Lake Shetek State Park Group Center

Photo of the Zuya Group Center at Lake Shetek State Park
 

Reservations

Call the park directly to make a reservation: 507-763-3256. The group center cannot be reserved through the Minnesota state park reservation system.

 

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Description

The Zuya Group Center was built in 1940 by the Works Progress Administration as part of President Roosevelt's New Deal programs during the Great Depression. The group center overlooks Lake Shetek, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is available for rent from mid-May to the end of September. The maximum occupancy is 84 people.

  • Dining Hall: This building includes a commercial kitchen and dining area with a fireplace and seating for 96.

  • Cabins: Three cabins sleep 24 people each. Each cabin is made up of two larger rooms on each end of the building, with five twin-size bunkbeds in each room and a smaller center room with two twin-size bunkbeds.

  • Recreation Hall: A building with a large room for group activities with a stone fireplace at one end. There is a smaller room with six twin-size bunkbeds that sleep 12 people.

  • Bathroom/showers: The accessible bathroom building has restrooms for men and women, four individual shower rooms and two family-assist bathrooms with showers.

  • Other features: Horseshoe pits and volleyball court (equipment can be checked out at the ranger station), bean bag toss boards, large fire ring located near the dining hall with cooking grates, large group size charcoal pedestal grill picnic tables and vault toilet.

Fees

  • Overnight: Minimum charge of $395.44 per night including tax for up to 74 people. There is a charge of $5 per person per night over 74 people.

  • Day use: $240.47 per day including tax for time after or before the normal checkout or check-in.

Accessibility

The dining hall and one cabin have accessible entrances. The bathroom building has accessible restrooms and shower rooms. Accessible pathways connect the parking area, bathroom building, dining hall and one cabin. Call the park for more information about accessibility.

Features

The large kitchen offers:

  • Commercial stove with six burners

  • Two ovens and a griddle

  • Walk-in cooler, upright freezer and refrigerator

  • Microwave, coffee pot, toaster

  • Cookware, plates, cups, utensils

  • Stainless steel work/serving tables and sinks

  • Six large portable fans

  • Dish and hand soap, towels, dish cloths, sponges, etc.

  • Brooms, dustpans, mops and buckets

  • Toilet paper and trash bags

  • Bathroom and kitchen cleansers, wood floor cleaner

Remember to bring

  • Sleeping bags or other bedding

  • Flashlight

  • Matches

  • Additional fans if desired

Arrival and departure

Check-in: 4 p.m. 
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Each group is responsible for cleaning the camp before checkout.

Checkout inspection
Park staff will inspect that everything is clean prior to 11 a.m. on checkout day. Make sure everything is clean and personal items have been removed from the buildings before calling for inspection. A cleaning checklist is included in your reservation packet information and posted on the kitchen wall. If additional cleaning is needed, groups may be charged an additional $50 per hour per staff person needed to prepare for the next group. Note that staff may not be available to clean the group center. 

Checkout extension
With an additional day use charge, you may arrange different check-in and checkout times, if the camp is available.

Other information

  • Heating and utilities

    There are three electric ceiling-mounted heaters in the dining hall and kitchen. None of the group center buildings have air conditioning.

  • Firewood

    Firewood bundles are available for sale at the ranger station. Don't move firewood! Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Buy your firewood from the park or use approved firewood.

  • Pets

    No pets other than hearing or seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed in state park buildings, lodging, cabins, and camper cabins, or in beach areas.

  • RVs and tents

    Only people with disabilities or medical needs may use recreational vehicles (RVs), and only with prior permission from park management. Tents may be allowed with prior permission from park management.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 911

  • During an emergency, call 911 and then alert the ranger station during office hours: 507-763-3256.

Wi-Fi

  • Wi-Fi is available at the ranger station.

Rental equipment

  • Kayaks, canoes, rowboats and paddleboards are available for rent at the ranger station. There are also free-to-checkout volleyballs, horseshoes, GPS units for geocaching and fishing equipment.