Dispersed camping along the Missouri River corridor puts Minneconjou Recreation Area in a category suited to self-sufficient campers who bring what they need and leave the rest behind. Managed by SD State Parks & Recreation near camping near Minneconjou Recreation Area, the site provides drive-in access with basic amenities: pit toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings, and trash service. Water access comes from the lake and river rather than taps. Foster Bay Dispersed — Cheyenne River WPA sits to the west for campers comparing dispersed options in the region. This spot works best for those comfortable with minimal infrastructure and open terrain.
Map & DirectionsMinneconjou Recreation Area is located in South Dakota near Fort Pierre
Coordinates
44.753109 N
100.9055665 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 5/17/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 5/17/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Minneconjou Recreation Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 33 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 37 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 4 hrs 49 min from Bismarck, ND
- 6 hrs 16 min from Minot, ND
