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Campgrounds in South Dakota

7 public campgrounds in South Dakota's national forests, parks and lakes. 3 of them have no electric hookups.

7campgrounds
380campsites
4with electric sites
7allow pets

All campgrounds in South Dakota

CampgroundAreaNearest townSitesElectricMax RV
Cedar Pass CampgroundInterior832365 ft
Cold Brook CampgroundHot Springs12None–
Cottonwood CampgroundYankton7676125 ft
Cottonwood Springs CampgroundHot Springs17None67 ft
Elk Mountain CampgroundHot Springs64None36 ft
Left Tailrace CampgroundChamberlain917989 ft
Nebraska Tailwaters CampgroundYankton373584 ft

Gear for camping in South Dakota

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public campgrounds are in South Dakota?

This guide lists 7 campgrounds in South Dakota that can be booked through Recreation.gov, with 380 campsites between them.

Which South Dakota campgrounds have electric hookups?

4 of them have at least some electric sites. Check the Electric column in the table above.

What are the largest campgrounds in South Dakota?

Left Tailrace Campground (91 sites), Cedar Pass Campground (83 sites), Cottonwood Campground (76 sites).