Join us for a weekend (two nights) of rustic family camping! This special camping experience is available for families for one weekend only with special family-friendly activities planned. Enjoy an evening guided wildlife walk, fire-making basics, and family entertainment on Saturday evening, as well as plenty of time to explore the park on your own. Heavner Canoe Rental will offer kayaking and canoe opportunities throughout the day on Saturday (additional fee will be charged, must pre-register, spots are limited). Every person in your camping party will receive vouchers to the Kensington Splash ‘N’ Blast upon check-in for use during your stay to cool off and have some fun!

Camping is for tents only, with 50 rustic sites available. There is no water or electrical hook up. Pit toilets and flush toilets and running water sinks via a bathroom trailer will be available. Onsite water will be limited to hand pumps and potable water stations. Please bring your own drinking / dish water.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: Check-in Friday, June 21 between 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Check Out Sunday, June 23 by Noon
Cost: $60 per campsite, max 6 campers per sit. Additional fees for kayaking trip if desired.
Location: Kensington Metropark, Group Camp

The details you need to know before registering:
- Camping will take place Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23 (2 nights).
- Tents only with a maximum of 6 campers per site.
- Communal firepits (not individual per site).
- Firewood will be provided at communal firepits.
- You will not be able to pick your campsite during registration. They will be assigned first-come, first-served during check in. If you are interested in camping next to another person/group, there will be a question during registration to ask for their name and we will do our best to fill those requests.
- Showers will be available during specific times at Kensington Martindale Beach.
- Dogs are allowed in Group Camp but need to remain on a leash of 6 feet or less and must be cleaned up after.
- Group Camp does not have gravel or paved campsites, but if you need a specific accessibility accommodation, please call the park office. We ask for a two-week lead time before your visit so we can best address your needs. 
- An annual or daily Metropark vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark; when staying multiple days, if you leave the park and re-enter, you will need a new daily pass for each day. Metropark vehicle passes are an additional fee outside of camping registration.


Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Each registration is one campsite. You will be asked during registration how many people you are bringing for your campsite. To complete registration you will need to answer all questions.

Pre-register online by checking the box of the program you would like to attend. A "Selected Items" window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on the "Add to Cart" button to add program to your cart. You can also call the Kensington Metropark office at 810.227.8910.