Group Campground

Star4.42
156 reviews
Group Campground

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Booking

Reservable

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Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Not Allowed

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Best Time to Camp at Group Campground

This park transforms beautifully with the seasons, offering your group year-round adventures. Summer brings long days perfect for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and paddling, with warm afternoons ideal for fishing or swimming. When snow blankets the forest, the same trails become corridors for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, while the frozen landscape takes on a quiet, magical quality that makes winter camping unforgettable.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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    About Group Campground

    Spanning over 34,000 acres where the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway meets the wild Kettle River, St. Croix State Park is Minnesota's largest state park and a haven for groups seeking adventure together. Whether your crew prefers the comfort of modern group centers or the authenticity of primitive camps, you'll find the perfect base for exploring this vast wilderness.
    Campers can reserve drive-in, walk-in, backpack, and horseback campsites. Large groups can reserve modern group centers or primitive group camps.
    Weather and SeasonsThis park transforms beautifully with the seasons, offering your group year-round adventures. Summer brings long days perfect for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and paddling, with warm afternoons ideal for fishing or swimming. When snow blankets the forest, the same trails become corridors for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, while the frozen landscape takes on a quiet, magical quality that makes winter camping unforgettable.
    Natural Features and ScenerySt. Croix State Park is Minnesota’s largest state park at roughly 34,000 acres, set along the confluence of the **St. Croix River** and **Kettle River**.[3][5] The landscape is a mix of **pine and mixed hardwood forest**, river bottom areas, and open prairie-like stretches, so some areas feel heavily wooded and secluded while others are very open.[1][3] Reviewers consistently describe the park as **huge, beautiful, and remote**, with long, scenic drives once you turn off the main road and a strong sense of being away from town.[1] The rivers, small lake areas, and open sky provide good opportunities for stargazing and wildlife viewing.[3][5]
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    Tents are not allowed
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    RV vehicles are not allowed
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    Reservations are allowed


    Accomodation available

    GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

    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.
    Hiking
    The park has miles of trails for hikers (also used by horseback riders, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers) and opportunities such as climbing a fire tower.
    Fishing
    The Saint Croix River (a National Scenic Riverway) and the Kettle River (a State Wild and Scenic River) provide opportunities to explore the rivers by canoe or with a fishing pole.
    Swimming
    Swimming is available at Lake Clayton.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are not allowed

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    Common complaints• **Noise and rule‑breaking at group camp areas**: One TripAdvisor review describes a huge group at a group site that ignored quiet hours, screamed until late at night, and left large amounts of trash (chicken bones, bottles, rice) scattered around, as well as garbage in the outhouse.[1] • **Lack of privacy in some loops**: Riverview electric sites in particular are described as resembling an open field with few or no trees or shrubs and almost no privacy between sites.[1] • **Very poor cell service**: Campers report essentially no service across major carriers, which is inconvenient for some.[1] • **Confusing roads and maps**: At least one visitor found the road and trail layout frustrating and poorly explained, which reduced their enjoyment of hiking and exploring.[1] • Potential for **loud, busy weekends** given the size of the park and number of sites, especially near group camp areas and open electric loops.[1]

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    4.4
    156 reviews
    Recommended
    Recommended
    Group Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
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    Based on 156 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Campers praise St. Croix State Park for being **large, scenic, and relatively remote**, with a strong feeling of being in nature.[1][3] They like the mix of paved and unpaved trails, nice river...
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    Based on 156 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    • **Expect very limited or no cell service.** Multiple reviewers report essentially no coverage (including Verizon and AT&T) and recommend planning ahead for navigation and emergencies.[1] • If you...
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