Sibley State Park Group Center

Sibley State Park Group Center
 

Reservations

Call the park directly to make a reservation up to one year in advance: 320-347-7810. The group center cannot be reserved through the Minnesota state park reservation system. All vehicles will need a Minnesota state park vehicle permit.

 

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Description

The group center is in the center of the park, in a private area off the road toward Mount Tom. It has a mess/dining hall, a split level house that serves as staff quarters, seven barracks, a craft building and a restroom/shower building. Available seasonally, between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Maximum overnight capacity of 105 people. Sleeping quarters all have electricity, but no heat or air conditioning.

  • Mess hall: This building includes a commercial kitchen, walk in cooler, dishwasher and dining hall with rustic tables and benches.

  • Staff quarters: The split level house sleeps 14 in twin beds. Four bedrooms, a living room with desk and chairs, a half bath and two full bathrooms with individual showers.

  • Crafts building: A one-room building with tables, chairs and many windows. Suitable for dancing, arts and crafts, a presentation space and more.

  • Barracks: Seven barracks buildings. Each sleeps 14 and has two rooms with three bunkbeds and a middle room with one bunkbed. Each barracks has one bunkbed with a full bed under a twin.

  • Bathroom/showers: Separate bathroom and shower rooms for men and women.

  • Other features: Fire ring, picnic tables, grill, volleyball court.

Fees

Overnight use

  • Up to 82 campers: $410 + tax per night (this is the minimum per night charge).

  • Over 82 campers: $5 + tax per additional person per night.

Day use

  • $250 + tax , including utilities.

  • Pre- or post-camp time for program leaders to prepare or break down the space is billed at the daily rate. This rate only applies if less than 10% of the group is on site to set up before the event or to clean afterwards.

Accessibility

There are accessible entrances to the mess hall and the bathroom/shower building. For more information about accessibility, please contact the park.

Features

The large kitchen offers:

  • Commercial stove with two ovens

  • Six burners and a griddle

  • Walk-in cooler, freezer and refrigerator

  • Commercial dishwasher

  • Microwave

  • Cookware, pots, pans, dishes and utensils to serve 105

  • Two window air conditioners

  • Stainless steel work/serving tables

  • Pantry/storage room with shelves

  • Half bath

  • Brooms, dustpans, mops and buckets

Remember to bring

  • Sleeping bags or other bedding

  • Coffee pot, toaster, outdoor grill

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

  • Flashlight

  • Matches/lighter

  • Fans

  • Paper towels, trash bags (13 and 39 gallon sizes)

  • Toilet bowl cleaner and brushes

  • Non-abrasive cleaner

Arrival and departure

Check-in: Between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. 
Contact the park well in advance to arrange late check-in if you will be arriving after 5 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 at the scheduled time - generally 10 a.m. on checkout day. This process takes approximately one hour. Make sure everything is clean and personal items have been removed from the buildings before inspection. A cleaning checklist is included in your reservation packet information.

Other information

  • Firewood

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

  • Pets

    No pets are allowed in state park buildings, lodging, cabins and camper cabins or in beach areas. Service animals are allowed.

  • RVs

    Recreational vehicles (RVs), trailers and tents are not generally permitted at the group center.

  • Naturalist programming
    Groups of 10 or more may request naturalist programming. Programs are free and depend on staff availability. Call the park for more information.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 9-911

  • During an emergency, call from the phone in the kitchen, and alert the park office during office hours: 320-347-7810.

Phone coverage

  • If someone needs to reach you in an emergency, they may call the group center mess hall phone at 320-354-2092 or the anger station during office hours.

  • The strongest cell phone service is Verizon. For other carriers, there may be better coverage from the viewing tower at Mount Tom, or where we have public Wi-Fi. Bring a pre-paid phone card to use at the phone in the group center's kitchen if you need to make a long-distance call.

  • Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi is available at the visitor center.

  • Vehicle permits
    All parked vehicles are required to have a vehicle permit.