Camping in South Dakota
41 campgrounds across South Dakota — from national forest sites to state parks and reservable city campgrounds. See live availability, photos, and book directly.
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Grizzly Bear Campground
Overview This campground lies beneath a canopy of oak and Ponderosa pine on the banks of Grizzly Creek. The site has retained much of its original Civilian Conservation Corps character, and offers vis

Cold Brook Campground
Overview Located less than 1 mile north of Hot Springs, South Dakota sits one of the area's most perferred campgrounds. At the south end of Cold Brook Campground sits Cold Brook Lake, a popular destin

COTTONWOOD (NE)
Overview Cottonwood Recreation Area is located just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake along the western shore of Lake Yankton. The numerous outdoor recreational opportunities attra

HORSETHIEF LAKE CAMPGROUND
Overview Located 10 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Horsethief Lake Campground is a delightful setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. This campg

Bismark Lake
Overview Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreat

SHERIDAN NORTH COVE GRP CG
Overview Sheridan North Cove Group Campground, in a forest of Ponderosa pine is along the north shore of Sheridan Lake. This is an ideal setting for large groups and gatherings. Lake views and access
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Grizzly Bear Campground
Cold Brook Campground
COTTONWOOD (NE)
HORSETHIEF LAKE CAMPGROUND
Bismark Lake
SHERIDAN NORTH COVE GRP CG
IRON CREEK HORSE CAMP
WILLOW CREEK HORSE CAMP
Elk Mountain Campground
Cedar Pass Campground
SOLDIER CREEK (NE) NEBRASKA NF
BEAR GULCH
ROUBAIX LAKE
LEFT TAILRACE
SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN
TOADSTOOL (NE) NEBRASKA NF
Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
Goat Island Primitive Camping
RED CLOUD (NE) NEBRASKA NF
ROBERTS TRACT (NE) NEBRASKA NF
Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter
Pactola Reservoir Campground
WHITETAIL
Green Island Primitive Camping
Dalton Lake Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground
SHERIDAN LAKE
COMANCHE PARK
Ft. Meade Horse Camp
Camp 5 Trailhead
OREVILLE CAMPGROUND
NEBRASKA TAILWATERS
Black Fox Campground
Pierson Ranch Camp
DUTCHMAN
Boxelder Forks Campground
Sage Creek Campground
Wickham Gulch Campground
Bow Creek Primitive Camping
Picnic Spring Campground
Reva Gap Campground