Campgrounds in South Dakota

Explore 246 campgrounds, RV parks, and camping spots across South Dakota.

246 campgrounds106 Private Campgrounds61 Private RV Parks31 Federal Campgrounds

Best Camping in South Dakota

Read our comprehensive guide to the top campgrounds in South Dakota

a blue tent sitting in the middle of a forest

Nebraska Tailwaters

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
a grassy field with a mountain in the background

Cottonwood (Ne)

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Big Sioux State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~2 mi from Brandon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Palisades State Park

South Dakota · ~2 mi from Garretson

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Lake Herman State Park

South Dakota · ~2 mi from Madison

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Scenic state park campground

Springfield State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~2 mi from Springfield

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Farm Island State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~3 mi from Pierre

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Hartford Beach State Park

South Dakota · ~3 mi from Corona

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Oakwood Lakes State Park

South Dakota · ~4 mi from Bruce

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Lake Thompson State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~5 mi from Lake Preston

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Big Stone Lake State Park Campground

South Dakota · ~5 mi from Corona

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Roy Lake State Park

South Dakota · ~5 mi from Lake City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park forest

Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~5 mi from Canistota

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~6 mi from Utica

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Fisher Grove State Park

South Dakota · ~6 mi from Frankfort

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~6 mi from Pierre

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Waterfall in state park

Richmond Lake State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~6 mi from Westport

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Wooded state park trail

Sica Hollow State Park

South Dakota · ~6 mi from Lake City

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Lake Poinsett State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~7 mi from Lake Norden

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Rocky Point State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~7 mi from Belle Fourche

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

Fort Sisseton Historic State Park

South Dakota · ~8 mi from Eden

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park wildflower field

Custer State Park

South Dakota · ~10 mi from Hermosa

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park meadow and forest

Shadehill State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~11 mi from Lemmon

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
A truck parked in the middle of a forest

Cold Brook Campground

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Scenic state park campground

Mina Lake State Recreation Area

South Dakota · ~12 mi from Aberdeen

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Sunset bathes a field with hay bales.

Cottonwood Springs Campground

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Lush green forest path

Bear Gulch

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyModerate
Campground road through forest

Dutchman

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Foggy pine forest

Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Peaceful forest clearing

Whitetail

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Autumn forest campground

Horsethief Lake Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest trail through tall trees

Oreville Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest clearing at golden hour

Pactola Reservoir Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campground road through forest

Sheridan Lake

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Roubaix Lake

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Foggy pine forest

Bismark Lake

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campsite among birch trees

Comanche Park

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Peaceful forest clearing

Iron Creek Horse Camp

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest clearing at golden hour

Grizzly Bear Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Campsite among birch trees

Willow Creek Horse Camp

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
a group of picnic tables sitting in the middle of a park

Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
A scenic overlook with a stone structure.

Buffalo Gap National Grassland - Nomad View

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
a bridge over a river in the middle of a forest

Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
Misty forest morning

Sioux RD

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Dense forest with tall pines

Elk Mountain Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModeratePet Friendly
Misty forest morning

Dalton Lake Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
a river with rocks and trees

North Shore

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
Rustic wooden shelter with green roof in autumn forest

Randall Creek Recreation Area

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
A stream running through a forest filled with trees

Downstream Area

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
The gateway arch monument in st. louis, missouri.

Indian Memorial

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
An aerial view of a winding road in the mountains

Tailrace Left

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
yellow and black No Camping Here metal signage

Pierson Ranch Camp

South Dakota

National Park CampgroundModerate
Campground road through forest

Sage Creek Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Sunbeams through forest canopy

Slim Buttes Land Unit

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Misty forest morning

Green Island Primitive Camping

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Campground road through forest

Boxelder Forks Campground

South Dakota

Federal CampgroundModerate
Desert campsite at sunset

Ft. Meade Horse Camp

South Dakota

BLM CampgroundPrimitive
RV resort with green grass

Camp 83 RV Park

South Dakota

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campervan at a national park

Cedar Shore Resort Campground

South Dakota

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Camper van adventure in nature

Circle 10 Campground and RV Park

South Dakota

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp in South Dakota?

South Dakota has 246 campgrounds listed on WilderSpot. Popular site types include private campgrounds, private rv parks, federal campgrounds, state park campgrounds, national park campgrounds.

Are there beginner-friendly campgrounds in South Dakota?

Yes! Many campgrounds in South Dakota offer full hookups, showers, and modern amenities, making them perfect for first-time campers and families.

Is there free camping in South Dakota?

South Dakota has dispersed camping options on BLM and National Forest land. Check individual location details for fee information and regulations.