Mccarthy Beach State Park Group Campground

Open — The campground operates seasonally and is currently accepting reservations through the winter season.

About

McCarthy Beach State Park Group Campground offers a scenic rustic camping experience for groups on a bluff overlooking Sturgeon Lake in northern Minnesota. The campground is located between the picnic shelter and boat landing on the south end of the park, providing excellent sunset views across the lake. This rustic facility is designed primarily for tent camping, though visitors with small trailers may be able to navigate the wooded sites. The group camp includes water spigots and vault toilets, but campers should note there is no access to showers at this location. The location is ideal for groups seeking a more secluded camping experience with easy water access. The adjacent boat landing accommodates boats with shallow drafts, and the nearby picnic pavilion can be rented in conjunction with the group camp for larger gatherings. The group camp sits on the chain of five interconnected lakes in the Sturgeon Lake system, making it popular with boaters and water recreation enthusiasts. McCarthy Beach State Park is known for its half-mile sugar sand beach, 18 miles of trails through heavily wooded hills, and access to multiple lakes for fishing, boating, and paddling. The park's trail system winds through mixed forests with stands of red and white pine, offering opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. The park is located approximately 200 miles north of the Twin Cities in St. Louis County.

Directions

From Hibbing, take U.S. Highway 169 north to County Road 5, then 16 miles to the park.

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