Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Pretty but expensive, very crowded

Beautiful sites right on the lake about 30 minutes west of Sioux Falls. Very popular campground, especially on the weekends, so would highly recommend a reservation if you are planning on camping here. There are also cabins available. Stayed on the east loop at a site along the water, which was technically referred to as an electric site (meant for RV's). Had a hard time finding a flat place to put the tent. The sites are very close together. I was not thrilled with the cost of this campground. It was $21 for the site plus a $7 out of state fee, which I paid online. Upon arriving I was told I had to pay an additional entrance fee for the recreation area even though I was only camping, which cost an additional $6/per car ($12 total). All in all it cost me $40 to camp here, which was much more than I would ever want to pay for camping.

Site59 East Loop
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area by Kelsey L., July 30, 2018