Frontenac State Park Campground
Reviewed May. 4, 2021

Solid campground with views of Lake Pepin

We stayed at Frontenac the first weekend of May, and lucked out with some really incredible weather! The park offers a number of really nice hiking trails along the bluffs of Lake Pepin, which we took full advantage of. There were a few boats on the water , which looked so appealing on our hot day :). If I was to come here later in the summer, I would for sure find a beach! 

We were in site 49, part of the outer ring of the 4th loop. Most of the outer loop sites were pretty large, this site being no exception. Sites 40-49 have a view of Lake Pepin through the trees, which was especially nice at sunset. The only downside of site 49, and a little bit of 48, is the trail to the Bluffside trail and In Yan Teopa lookout was right next to site 49. 48 had a little more privacy with some more trees in between, but it was right next to the driveway of 49 so we had regular traffic. If you're in a tent it wouldn't be a huge deal as your car would add a layer of privacy, but since I parked my trailer there were a lot of "hello's" while I was making breakfast and dinner.

The inner ring sites are fairly close together and don't offer a ton of privacy from site to site. Though a couple of families took advantage traveling together. If I was to stay here again, site 42 and 44 would probably be the ones I'd try for in terms of views and privacy. Note for summer of 2021 -- The main restroom/shower building is being torn down and rebuilt. Construction hadn't started while we were there, but the building was closed for the season. A number of vault toilets are available but no flush toilets or showers this year.

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  • Review photo of Frontenac State Park Campground by Mandee L., May 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Frontenac State Park Campground by Mandee L., May 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Frontenac State Park Campground by Mandee L., May 4, 2021
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