Lake Maria State Park Group Campground

About

Lake Maria State Park Group Campground, known as Oak Hill Group Camp, offers a rustic group camping experience in one of the few remaining stands of the Big Woods ecosystem in Minnesota. This maple, oak, and basswood forest provides a scenic backdrop for groups of up to 50 people looking for a primitive tent camping experience. The clearing is surrounded by forest and provides a communal space for gatherings. The group camp includes picnic tables and fire rings with grills scattered throughout the area, along with vault toilets and drinking water access. Unlike the park's backpack-in individual sites, the group camp is accessible by vehicle. However, modern amenities like showers, flush toilets, and hookups are not available, keeping the experience rustic and closer to nature. Lake Maria State Park offers excellent opportunities for hiking, birdwatching with over 200 species recorded annually, horseback riding on the 6-mile Big Woods Loop trail, and fishing at Little Mary Lake. The park also features a trail center with a woodstove, wildlife observation deck, and boat access.

Directions

From the south, take I-94 (exit 193) at Hwy 25, south to Chelsea Rd to Hwy 39 west and Wright County Rd 111. From the north, take I-94 (exit 183) to Hwy 8, County Rd 39, and County Rd 111.