Swimming, fishing, and beach access draw campers to Horse Campground within Oakwood Lakes State Park, a forested site near the lake in Bruce, South Dakota. The campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet and provides drinking water, a dump station, and ADA-accessible facilities. Bathrooms and boat ramps are reported clean. Note that out-of-state visitors pay $10 more per night, and a park pass is required in addition to the site fee. Access roads run rough, so drivers should approach carefully. Campers wanting a different setup nearby can consider Campground 2 — Oakwood Lakes State Park, located 0.2 miles south, or browse camping spots near Bruce for additional area options.
Description
Horse camp - horses required to stay at this campground. Non electric sites.
Nestled among eight connecting glacial lakes, this park provides a never-ending variety of activities throughout the year, from hiking and swimming, to ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Shaded campgrounds and picnic areas complement the park's excellent swimming and boating facilities. The park was once used as a summer camp and an annual gathering spot for American Indians. Later, Samuel Mortimer arrived in 1869 and built the log cabin that still stands at the park.
Map & DirectionsHorse Campground is located in South Dakota near Bruce
Coordinates
44.44944044880848 N
96.98729744222665 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 6 min from Sioux City, IA
- 2 hrs 49 min from Mankato, MN
- 3 hrs 9 min from St. Cloud, MN
