Best RV Parks & Resorts near Brandon, SD
Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon provides full hookup RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections. The campground features level sites that accommodate various RV sizes including big rigs, with paved loop roads and gravel pull-through pads. "The RV sites are spacious, level and well-arranged," noted one visitor who appreciated the accessible dump station. Palisades State Park Campground, located about 15 miles northeast of Brandon, offers electric hookups and recently opened a new King section specifically designed for larger RVs with towed vehicles. Other options include Sioux Falls Yogi Bear (Jellystone) with full hookup sites for RVs up to 40 feet, and Lake Vermillion Recreation Area which maintains seasonal availability from April through November.
Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when these parks fill quickly, especially on weekends. The new section at Palisades features hard-surface roads with gravel sites that provide excellent satellite reception but minimal shade. According to reviews, Verizon cell service varies throughout the region, with Big Sioux Recreation Area offering manageable though imperfect coverage. Most campgrounds in the area permit pets, but leash requirements are strictly enforced. While dump stations are available at most parks, they can become congested during peak checkout times, particularly at Lake Vermillion Recreation Area where visitors reported morning lineups. Winter camping options are limited, with Big Sioux Recreation Area being one of the few facilities operating year-round.
