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Best Campgrounds near Aberdeen, SD

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The northeastern South Dakota landscape surrounding Aberdeen features a mix of state recreation areas, city parks, and private campgrounds that accommodate various camping styles. Wylie Park Campground, located within city limits, combines full-hookup RV sites with tent camping areas and cabins, while also offering family attractions like Storybook Land. Within a 30-minute drive, Richmond Lake Recreation Area and Mina Lake Recreation Area provide waterfront camping with electric hookups and boat access. Several small towns within an hour's radius maintain modest municipal campgrounds with basic amenities, primarily serving as convenient overnight stops for travelers passing through the region.

Most campgrounds in the Aberdeen area operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter camping options. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-90°F, while spring and fall bring cooler conditions and occasional storms. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend stays at popular locations like Mina Lake, where according to one visitor, "most sites back up right to the water" and "they were unfortunately booked when we tried to reserve." City-operated campgrounds often have simpler reservation systems or first-come availability. Roads to major recreation areas remain well-maintained and accessible to standard vehicles, though some smaller municipal sites have limited space for larger RVs.

Lakeside camping receives consistently positive reviews from visitors to the Aberdeen area. Richmond Lake Recreation Area earns praise for its "beautiful area" where campers often "stayed a few days longer than originally planned." Wylie Park shows distinct usage patterns, with one camper noting it's "positively overrun with kids" on weekends but "terrific, maybe 50% occupied" midweek. Several municipal campgrounds in surrounding communities offer economical alternatives with basic amenities. As one reviewer described a nearby city park, it's "an economical little spot with water and dump station available." Shade availability varies significantly between locations, with older established campgrounds providing mature trees while newer or municipal sites often lack substantial shade coverage.

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  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Fort Sisseton State Park Campground

    Very well maintained

    This is a very pretty park. Lots of camping extremely well maintained grounds and buildings and a good set of trails, along with access to a lake. The showers are gorgeous, there are cabins, wood for sale and all amenities.

  • Roger G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2024

    Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land

    Cute campground in a nice area

    We were there at a very quiet time. It's a pretty, well maintained park with two bath and shower houses. I think it may be a little snug for some at the busy time of the year. I've of the things I really like is that the shower stalls have a private area in front of them with a sink for shaving or whatever allowing you to do what you need without taking up space.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Fisher Grove State Park Campground

    Beautiful Campgrounds.

    This is one of those little gem syate campgrounds. Shade in sites 11e - 12e - 13e and 14e are an absolute delight when temps get around the 90°F mark. Bath shower house open during peak season only. Pit toilet year round. Water the same, shut off after peak season. Tall older healthy trees, what a joy. Back in sites with exceptions of 13e, 14e. Dump station located at entrance of park. Potable water is located just inside the park. In my humble opinion sites 11e, 12e, 13e and 14e are the superior choices of this campground. 50-30-20 amp service at each site. As of this post, $23.00 a night.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Pierpont City Park

    My first bust. Stunning campground.

    UPDATE; This is now a private club owned campground. No public stays are permitted.

    I was hoping to stay here a couple of nights, but the electrics are all locked up and no one around, no phone numbers to call, no way to get them unlocked. No price info. Outhouse is very, very run down. The rest of the campgrounds is stunningly beautiful. Maybe another day in the future we can stay.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Groton City Park

    5 sites that are good for an overnight.

    This is a small 5 site in town campground. It is connected to a large city park. Each site has 50 - 20 amp service. Each site has water and sewer. Picnic tables are available. No fire pits. Garbage dumpster next to campgrounds. Old and new trees on site. Bathrooms have a great deal to be desired. They are dirty and smell horribly. I've used pit toilets that are cleaner and fresher smelling. Night light next to bathrooms keeps area lit up at night. You need to back into sites from the street. Big rigs can get into 4 of 5 sites without interference from over hanging tree branches. Sites are paved, but they are old and starting to break up. It is located in a nice area.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Melgaard Park

    Sites are on top of each other, literally.

    Beautifully shaded campground. A very large park to walk in. Sites are small, and each site has 2 campers, so your camper rear is nearly touching the next person's rear of their camper. Bathrooms are clean. No showers. Sites have 50-30-20 amp service. Honestly, this is NOT big rig friendly. The dump station is available. The water station is available across (the campground) from the dump station. Very busy road on west boarder. No fire pits. Tight maneuvering around the park. City maintenance building is here, so there is always lots of traffic. Picnic tables at each site.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Leola City Park

    Nice and quiet, virtually no shade.

    This is a very well maintained campground. No litter. Roads are level. Sites are gravel back in. Night lights (located between sites 10 - 11 and 3- 4) light up the north and south ends of the campgrounds very nicely. I counted 5 (spaced around)working water spigot for the 12 sites. Sites have 50 - 30 - 20 amp receptacles. (Site 11 was my first choice, stop, but it registered an open ground in the electrics.). Site 10 was fine. Playground has swings and a slide. There is also frisbee golf. The little lake has a boat dock and seating around it. Picnic house has electrical plug-ins and all the picnic tables (8). Sadly, the sites are very short. From the front of my tow vehicle to the back of my camper is around 22 feet, and both barely make it into the site.

  • J. C.
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Hofeman's Haven & Campground

    Has cabins and RV sites

    I arrived last night and stayed in a cabin. The cabin had cute decor. It is a dry cabin so no bathroom or kitchenette But the bathroom is right next to the cabin. Bathrooms are clean. Hope to stay in one of the rvs with a bathroom and kitchen the rest of my stay

Guide to Aberdeen

Camping near Aberdeen, South Dakota, offers a mix of family-friendly fun and peaceful retreats. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do

  • Explore Storybook Land: This whimsical park is right next to Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land. It features numerous playgrounds and a small theme park, making it a hit with families. One visitor said, "Great, clean park for families with young kids. Numerous playgrounds scattered all over with a small theme park."
  • Fishing and boating: At Memorial Park, you can enjoy fishing and take your boat out on the water. A reviewer mentioned, "Close to beach, fishing dock and close to playground for kids!"
  • Hiking and biking: Fort Ransom State Park offers trails for hiking and biking. One camper noted, "Great spot for hiking, biking, canoeing and riding your horse."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the sites. A visitor at Hav-A-Rest Park said, "Nice, level campsites. Electrical hook-ups. Showers and flush toilets. Well kept and clean."
  • Family-friendly atmosphere: Many families enjoy the amenities at Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land. One reviewer stated, "Great place right next to Storybook Land. Very clean, well laid out, everyone was very nice."
  • Quiet midweek stays: Campers often find midweek visits to be peaceful. A guest shared, "Midweek, though, the place was terrific, maybe 50% occupied. Staff was friendly and welcoming."

What you should know

  • Busy weekends: If you prefer a quieter experience, avoid weekends at Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land. One camper mentioned, "This place is positively overrun with kids. Kids crying, kids riding their bikes through your campsite."
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. A visitor at Hav-A-Rest Park noted, "There is a dump site but no water or sewer hook ups at the sites."
  • Reservations recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Stokes-Thomas Lake Campground said, "Sites are available on a first come basis and sites are usually available during the week but fills up by the weekend."

Tips for camping with families

  • Bring outdoor games: Kids will love the open spaces at Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land. One parent shared, "Great, clean park for families with young kids."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to check out nearby attractions like Storybook Land. A visitor mentioned, "Great campground with storybook park right next door."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having refreshments on hand can make your stay more enjoyable. A camper at Hav-A-Rest Park appreciated the quiet evenings, saying, "Wouldn't necessarily know that you were right in town."

Tips from RVers

  • Check for full hookups: If you need full hookups, confirm availability at your chosen campground. A reviewer at Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land noted, "Pricing is a little high at $36+/night for FHU."
  • Be prepared for busy weekends: RVers should expect crowded conditions on weekends at popular spots. One camper shared, "Fine if that's your thing, but to a couple of 50-somethings without kids anymore, this was annoying."
  • Utilize dump stations: Make sure to use the dump stations available at campgrounds like Hav-A-Rest Park to keep your RV in good shape. A visitor mentioned, "Dump station. Well kept and clean."

Camping around Aberdeen, SD, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful getaway.

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Which is the most popular campground near Aberdeen, SD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Aberdeen, SD is Wylie Park Campground & Storybook Land with a 4.4-star rating from 5 reviews.

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