Flandrau State Park Cottonwood Group Center
Open year-round for group reservations. Reservations must be made by calling the park office directly at 507-233-1260; the group center cannot be booked through the standard online reservation system.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 2:49AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Near record high temperatures today will bring relative humidity values down into the 25 to 35 percent range today. This combined with wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create near critical fire weather conditions today. This could lead to rapid spread of fires, especially in agricultural areas where crops have become drier for harvest. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
About
The Cottonwood Group Center at Flandrau State Park offers a unique group camping experience in a historic facility with fascinating origins. Built as a Works Progress Administration camp in the 1930s, the site later served as a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II and remains one of the few such camps still maintained in the country. Today it provides comprehensive accommodations for groups seeking a rustic yet comfortable retreat. The facility features eight bunkhouses, each with electricity and sleeping capacity for 12-14 people in a combination of single and bunk beds. The spacious dining hall includes a commercial kitchen equipped with two ovens, six-burner stove, griddle, walk-in cooler, upright freezer, and commercial dishwasher, with seating for 96 guests. Two shower buildings provide flush toilets and showers. Outdoor amenities include a fire ring, picnic tables, volleyball court, and cornhole. Reservations must be made directly through the park office at 507-233-1260, as this facility cannot be booked through the standard Minnesota state park reservation system. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and checkout at 11 a.m., with a mandatory cleaning inspection required before departure.
Directions
Located at 14316 215 Street, New Ulm, MN 56073. The group center is situated in a secluded wooded valley within Flandrau State Park, just minutes from downtown New Ulm.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $370 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (507) 233-1260 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| MN DNR Group Center Page | |
| Flandrau State Park Main Page |
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