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Hartford Beach State Park Campground provides spacious pet-friendly sites with electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables for campers with dogs. Located on Big Stone Lake, the park welcomes pets at all 30 campsites across its two separate camping areas. Sites near the lake are wooded and offer lake views, while the upper sites are larger with more open space. The campground maintains exceptionally clean facilities with showers and restrooms that are cleaned daily. Camping 109 RV Park and Lakewood Supper Club also accept pets, offering cabin accommodations in addition to traditional camping. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times and owners to clean up after their animals.
Big Stone Lake State Park Campground features waterfront sites where pets can enjoy shoreline access and swimming opportunities. The park offers electric hookups and a swimming beach where many campers bring their dogs during off-peak hours. Hiking trails throughout the park provide excellent pet exercise options, with wildlife viewing opportunities including deer that frequently wander through the campsites. Pets should be monitored closely due to the abundance of birds and wildlife in the area. The swimming areas and boat launches at Toqua County Park and Pomme De Terre Campground provide additional water recreation for pets who enjoy swimming. Mosquitoes can be problematic near the water, particularly at riverside campgrounds like Camping 109 RV Park, so pet owners should bring appropriate insect repellent for themselves and pet-safe options for their animals.
"Some, however, were right on the lake or had paths that lead to a picnic table & fire ring closer to the water. As another reviewer mentioned, one of the loops has sites that are not very level."
"This was a nice campground on the lake. The sites are not very private and some of the fire pits are are far away from the camping pad, they are down the hill by the lake."
"A few of the tent sites had lake views with even a few having short paths right to the waters edge. All sites are drive in with not much privacy in between, but it was enough for me."
"Beautiful sunsets, lots of wildlife and nice trails. Fishing is free from the park boundaries with lots of shoreline. Great access to the lake if you have a boat."
from $24 - $34 / night
Check Availability"Situated right between a lake and a golf course. Very clean camp sites. Had a blast."
from $10 - $35 / night
"On the shores of Big Stone Lake. A nice beach and a boat landing. There are normally no open sites, we are told, as they are all rented for the season."
"It is near a very small town and close to the Interstate (less than one mile). The pull through sites are somewhat close together with no foliage to offer privacy but it is clean and well kept."
"Located in a cute little town, with a multitude of spots that can accommodate even the largest RV. Full hookups available, even when it's below freezing."
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Bathhouse, walking trails, fishing and beautiful lake views. Some sites are a little difficult to get into but not impossible."
ScoutWhat a wonderful campground! Bathrooms and showers are very nice, and kept clean. The campsites are nice and level. Well laid out, and numbered clearly. Reserving through the website is easy. What a spectacular view of the valley! I took a peek into one of the cabins - very nice. This place is a great value for the money.
ScoutThe community facilities are well kept and clean. Overall this site is beautiful and great for kids, we tried booking a spot by the lookout but unfortunately they only had electric hookups!
Either way the site we switched to was spacious and had two picnic tables. We will definitely be back!
RangerNice spot an hour south of Fargo. Well graded gravel road. $10.00 a day, 14 day limit. Has about 14 sites divided in two loops, some are back in sites and a few pull through sites. Some sites have a lot of shade, while others are in the sun. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Pit toilets and two water pumps; one is a hand pump and the other is a crank pump with a threaded spigot. Do yourself a favor and use the hand crank water pump. If you have dogs, be aware of loose range cattle and lots of sand burs/goat head stickers.
GuideAlmost no shady sites. Large open field overlooking the river below which is visible if in camper or standing. Sites have fire ring & picnic table. Main road is blacktop sites level gravel. Good separation but open.
ScoutThis was good spot for the night, we could see animals from our spot. It was quiet, only one other RV here. They do have cute camper cabins . They have water, bathrooms and shower. Quick walk up the road was a golf course with restaurant. We would stay again
LegendLocated in the picturesque Coteau Des Prairies, Roy Lake State Park consists of two small units nestled on the northeast and northwest shores of Roy Lake.
95% of the state park is campground. There are a few tent sites, many RV sites, cabins, and a lodge suite (not sure on quantity) above the campground store/commons area. The store has some Roy Lake State Park branded items and some random foods, drinks, and camping tools. I wouldn’t put stock in them having exactly what you need/want — it’s very small. The commons area has giant picture windows overlooking the lake, a TV, comfy furniture, board games, a rotating pizza cooker, and a few other random things. There is also an outside seating area that overlooks the lake.
I stayed in the east unit, which is smaller and slightly calmer than the west unit. Each side has boat ramps, beaches (smaller on the east side), cabins, and playground.
Monday through Thursday morning in June, it was very quiet, with very few other campers. It was amazing. On Thursday, people started rushing in like a flash flood. It filled up almost completely and things got a bit noisier, but it was still quiet during quiet hours. I left on Friday, so I can’t attest to weekend behavior.
The bathhouse was nice and pretty clean. Heated with free, untimed showers. Very nice, but a long walk from our site.
We stayed in tent site T6, which shares a space with T7. T7 has a nice lake access spot that we used (before campers came on Thursday) to put in our kayak, swim, and fish. T7 is a lot smaller than T6, but T6 doesn’t have its own beach access. For these sites you must park in the parking area, and walk to the site. For some extra steps, you are afforded some privacy and a more natury feel. The cattail-filled field in front of our site lit up with lightning bugs at dusk.
The campground has tons of mature native trees. There is a lot of lawn, but they don’t spray it with chemicals, which I appreciate. Be warned that this means this park (and others nearby, like Sica Hollow) will have thistles, so bring closed shoes for hikes. We saw turtles, snakes, squirrels, ground squirrels, deer, rabbits, pelicans, ducks, geese, seagulls, tons of other birds, fish, and more — just in this park.
Roy Lake was clear in June, though I didn’t get to paddle as much as I had planned due to wind. It’s a pretty decent size (3 sq miles) and just one of hundreds of lakes in the glacial lakes area. The whole coteau area was so beautiful. Definitely worth reading up on the geology of the area before coming.
There is a bit more hiking in the area than is listed on AllTrails. I’ll include a picture of the trail map for Roy Lake State Park, which you can find at the campground store (outside on the wall) and also in the SD GFP app. There is also some hiking at Sica Hollow SP, Pickerel Lake Rec Area, and Waubay National Wildlife Refuge (these trails are also not on AllTrails, a few miles and a pretty tall and scary observation tower).
Closest decent sized grocery store and other needs are in Sisseton, a half hour drive through very picturesque countryside.
Though surrounded by water, the mosquitoes were never bad. Look at weather for Lake City, not Sisseton, as the elevation and wind over the lake (on the east side) mean cooler weather. We experienced severe enough storm during our stay that we sheltered in our car. We felt safe that the bathhouse would be a sufficient tornado shelter in that event. After the storm there were straight line winds attempting to flatten our tent, but there were no limbs down in the park, which means they watch for, and clear, deadfall risks.
The cell service was as good as it can get. We were actually able to stream videos on it. Don’t count on getting firewood from the host at the east unit. Get it from a nearby town or possibly the store in the west unit (though I don’t know its hours).
We stayed at this park while my son was attending a day camp in Sisseton. I will pick this campground again if he chooses to attend the camp in the future.
GuideGood primitive sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Water tap available. Pit restrooms, one of which is is poorly maintained and to be avoided. Parked on wide expanse of grassy area. Trails to nearby river. Some gravel roads to get to site, but well-maintained. Suggested fee of $20/night. Ideal for one-night stay while en route.
LegendMap coordinates are NOT correct! The sites are at the golf course. There are a few basic sites located at the golf course in town.
LegendThis campground is slightly remote (gravel roads/minimum maintenance type roads) I was in a car, but roads were dry, I could see an issue with needing a 4x4 if rainy. Big RVs/Fancy RV’s beware. Nice spacious sites and there are many multi purpose trails (wheelers too!) nearby.
Hartford Beach State Park Campground provides two distinct camping experiences through its separate camping areas. The lower area features wooded sites with lake access, while the upper area offers larger, more open sites. Located on Big Stone Lake along the Minnesota-South Dakota border, campgrounds in this area typically operate from May through September. Mosquitoes can be problematic in summer months, particularly near water.
Hiking trails: Big Stone Lake State Park features trails where wildlife viewing includes deer that frequently wander through the campsites. "Nice, clean campground. A few of the tent sites had lake views with even a few having short paths right to the waters edge. All sites are drive in with not much privacy in between, but it was enough for me," notes Jillian S. about Big Stone Lake State Park Campground.
Fishing: The region offers multiple fishing access points along Big Stone Lake. "Fishing is free from the park boundaries with lots of shoreline. Great access to the lake if you have a boat. Only 7 miles into town for forgotten supplies or a specialty coffee," explains Jeff G. from Big Stone Lake State Park Campground.
Swimming: Several campgrounds maintain beaches for summer water recreation. At Toqua County Park, "Situated right between a lake and a golf course. Very clean camp sites. Had a blast," according to Daniel R., making this another pet friendly camping option near Barry, Minnesota.
Quiet atmosphere: Many visitors appreciate the peaceful environment during weekdays. "Almost empty on Monday night. Quiet natural lake setting... Completely quiet all evening," writes Neil T. about Hartford Beach State Park Campground.
Lake views: Campsites with water access are particularly valued. Kyle B. from Big Stone Lake State Park Campground reports, "We were able to grab a quite corner spot with a great view of the lake looking over to South Dakota. There are canoe rentals an ok trail system and a great swimming beach."
Cleanliness: Maintained facilities stand out to visitors at several parks. At Pomme De Terre Campground, campers note "Pretty nice campground with water and electric. Bathhouse, walking trails, fishing and beautiful lake views. Some sites are a little difficult to get into but not impossible," according to Marcy F.
Site variations: Campground layouts differ significantly across the region. At Hartford Beach State Park, Clarke N. explains, "There are 2 separate camp areas with 2 completely different types of sites. The sites near the lake are very wooded, a bit smaller and pretty uneven. The sites themselves are even but your canopy might be overhanging a slope... The upper sites are HUGE and very near nice!"
Weather considerations: Strong winds and insects can affect camping experiences. Jeff G. notes about Big Stone Lake State Park: "Con, flies can be an issue and the wind has an open shot from the south."
Limited services: Some parks have unmanned offices with minimal staff. "The office at this campground is unmanned except for the weekend, and even then, limited hours. Bring change for firewood ($6)," advises Jillian S. about Big Stone Lake State Park.
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