Circle Pines Center has 35 rustic buildings on 294 acres of beautiful meadows, pine groves, hardwood forests, and lakefront, shared with a variety of wildlife. The Center also adjoins 14,000 acres of state recreation lands, mostly forested. One section of Circle Pines' property is dedicated to returning forest and we are currently working on a prairie restoration project. A sandy beach on spring-fed Stewart Lake, part of the 1/3 mile of shoreline owned by Circle Pines, offers great swimming and canoeing. A wood fired sauna is located near the lake. Our organic orchard and organic garden supply fresh produce and miles of trails are kept groomed for walking and cross-country skiing.

The center of activity is the Farmhouse, built in 1868, renovated and expanded over time by Circle Pines' members. It includes a dining hall, kitchen, offices, library, and a meeting room. Close to the Farmhouse is Swallows Lodge, which provides heated accommodations for up to 35 people with indoor bathrooms and showers. Just east of the farmhouse is the main bathhouse, usually referred to as Kings & Queens, which also houses a laundry room.

The Orchard cabin area, west of the Farmhouse, consists of several small heated guest cabins and a bathhouse. Just north of the Orchard Bathhouse is the Acorn Unit, with 2 dorm-style heated cabins that sleep up to 12 people each. A large meadow around the Acorn cabins offers camping space close to the farmhouse area. Picnic tables and fire ring are available for use in this area.

On the opposite side of Mullen Road, south of the Farmhouse, is the Barn which houses a theater and an arts and crafts shop. The Rec Hall, an open-air pavilion, hand-built by members of Circle Pines, is just east of the Barn, and offers a large space for folk dancing, music, programs and sheltered activities.

Just east of the Rec Hall is the Junior Unit, consisting of 9 seasonal cabins, each with 4 bunks. A large fire ring with benches to seat 100 is located here. Outdoor toilets, running water, and electricity are also part of this unit. A bit south of the Rec Hall is the Youth unit, where there are 3 sleeping cabins (the new one can be heated and sleeps 10 people, the 2 others sleep 7) and a screened-in "lodge" that provides a gathering space. Outdoor toilets, running water, electricity, picnic tables, and a fire ring are all part of this unit.

West of the Youth unit is a rustic log cabin. It has a wood stove for heat and no electricity or running water.  It has its own fire ring, picnic table and outdoor toilet.

Near the beach is a quiet rustic tenting area. We currently have about 10 usable sites, each with a fire ring and picnic table. Outdoor toilets are available, but you must bring water. Those using the tenting area or staying in the units are welcome to use the bathhouses in the central area.

Two other co-ops are based at Circle Pines: Knollwood and the Detroit Area Cooperative Camping Association (DACCA). Both of these groups have facilities on the lakefront.