Is Group Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Group Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Group Campground?

Group Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Group Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Group Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What activities can I do at Group Campground?

Popular activities at Group Campground include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Biking, Boating. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Group Campground

4.41

199 reviews

Group Campground

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Quick Facts

912 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Quick Facts

912 ft

Price

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Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Group Campground

45.9536, -92.6131

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Best Time to Camp at Group Campground

Summer offers the warmest, most reliable weather. Daytime highs of 70–85°F and cool nights in the mid-50s to mid-60s. Long daylight hours and warm water make swimming, paddling the St. Croix. Fishing, and long hikes ideal. Evenings around a campfire highlight the historic group cabins. Expect moderate crowds, especially holiday weekends, so reserve the cabins early for peak summer dates. Fall brings comfortable weather and notable foliage, plus mushroom foraging opportunities. Winter transforms trails into a snow-covered network for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, but cold can be harsh. Early spring and late fall tend to be nearly empty, chilly, and muddy.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Mixed hardwoods and river valleys imply strong fall colors and hiking opportunities.

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About Group Campground

Group Campground in St. Croix State Park offers six historic one-room cabins hand-built by the Veterans' Conservation Corps in the early 1940s, each restored with original wooden furniture. The seasonal group sites sit near the St. Croix River in Minnesota's largest state park. 34,000 acres of forest and river bottomland. Expect limited privacy: sites cluster close together with minimal foliage between them, and groups can be large and noisy.

Campers can reserve drive-in, walk-in, backpack, and horseback campsites. Large groups can reserve modern group centers or primitive group camps.

Weather and SeasonsSummer offers the warmest, most reliable weather. Daytime highs of 70–85°F and cool nights in the mid-50s to mid-60s. Long daylight hours and warm water make swimming, paddling the St. Croix. Fishing, and long hikes ideal. Evenings around a campfire highlight the historic group cabins. Expect moderate crowds, especially holiday weekends, so reserve the cabins early for peak summer dates. Fall brings comfortable weather and notable foliage, plus mushroom foraging opportunities. Winter transforms trails into a snow-covered network for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, but cold can be harsh. Early spring and late fall tend to be nearly empty, chilly, and muddy.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within a sprawling 34,000-acre wilderness where the St. Croix and Kettle Rivers converge. Dense corridors of pine and mixed hardwoods alternate with open, prairie-like meadows as you drive deep into the park. Secluded river bottoms host white-tailed deer and bald eagles. The park's remote character delivers dark skies for stargazing and quiet riverbanks, though noise from neighboring group sites can intrude on the solitude. Views from the historic fire tower offer a panoramic sweep of forest when the tower is open.

Scenic ViewsScenic river and lake vistas (Saint Croix River, Kettle River, and Lake Clayton) and forested landscapes.

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Best CampsitesReviewers warn that group camp areas can be very noisy and may host large, rule-ignoring groups. Campers seeking quiet should avoid sites adjacent to the group camp loops. Within the broader park, Old Logging Trail Campground and the horse camp earn favor for having more trees, shrubs, and privacy compared to the more open Riverview electric area. No specific numbered group sites are reviewed in detail.

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Amenities available

The park provides reservable modern group centers and primitive group camps and offers drive-in, walk-in, backpack, and horseback campsites. No other specific amenities (showers, potable water, hookups, toilets, etc.) are explicitly listed on the official page.

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Activities you can enjoy

St. Croix State Park features extensive trail and river recreation. The park highlights include miles of multiuse trails, river access for paddling and fishing, a swim lake, and a fire tower.

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Policies & Safety

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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4.4

199 reviews

Recommended

Group Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Campers report that the Group Campground offers good group sites and a well-maintained bathroom with a shower. The main downside noted is that group sites sit very close to one another with minimal foliage separation, so privacy is limited compared with other group campgrounds.

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["Good group sites","Clean bathroom with a shower available"]

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Organized groups who book the historic cabins early for summer, can handle zero cell service, and plan to paddle the St. Croix, swim Lake Clayton, or hike to the fire tower for a forest panorama.

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Families or groups expecting personal space: sites cluster tightly with thin foliage between them, and reviewers flag more friction with neighboring parties than at most group campgrounds, and there's no potable water or hookups on site.

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Gather your group for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at this dedicated group camping area in one of Minnesota's most stunning state parks. After days spent hiking, paddling, or exploring miles of trails, you'll come together around the campfire ring while stars emerge overhead, perhaps following an engaging evening naturalist program or a memorable moonlit walk through the forest.