Richmond Lake Recreation Area and Roy Lake State Park provide cabin rentals for camping near Britton, South Dakota. Richmond Lake features modern one-room cabins with electricity and heating about 45 miles west of Britton. These accommodations include bunk beds with mattresses and can sleep four to five people. At Roy Lake East, cabins are positioned with lake views and access to recreation amenities including canoe rentals, a playground, beach, disc golf course, and hiking paths.
What to do
Fishing access: Richmond Lake Recreation Area provides shoreline fishing opportunities with boat ramps for accessing deeper waters. "We found this area and decided to stay at this campground. So glad we did!! Beautiful area. We stayed a few days longer than we originally planned because we loved the area," notes one visitor to Richmond Lake.
Historical exploration: Fort Sisseton State Park Campground offers hiking trails through preserved frontier buildings. "It was fun to explore the historical buildings. A couple of wild turkeys came by in the evening," reports one camper. The park maintains interpretive displays explaining the fort's significance.
Water recreation: Pickerel Lake Recreation Area maintains a boat launch and swimming beach directly accessible from the campground. "A groomed trail leads right out of camp- bug spray needed for the trail. A boat launch and day use area is around the bend," notes a visitor. The West Unit features volleyball courts and horseshoe pits.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Roy Lake East maintains well-kept amenities including showers and restrooms. "Clean facility, lovely view and fall colors," reports one camper who visited in autumn. The park receives consistent praise for maintenance standards.
Spacious campsites: The cabin areas at Pickerel Lake offer adequate spacing between units. "Spacious grassy campground that is lakeside," notes one visitor. Many cabins include small front porches with views of the surrounding landscape.
Family-friendly amenities: Wylie Park Campground offers cabin rentals with proximity to children's activities. "Great place right next to Storybook Land. Very clean, well laid out, everyone was very nice," reports a camper. Another visitor mentions, "Great, clean park for families with young kids. Numerous playgrounds scattered all over with a small theme park."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most cabin rentals near Britton operate seasonally with limited winter availability. Pickerel Lake facilities typically close water systems in October but some cabins remain available with reduced services.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking for cabins is essential during peak season (June-August). Richmond Lake and Roy Lake cabins often book 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
Facility limitations: Most cabins have limited cooking facilities. "We have stayed there a number of times. The staff are always helpful," reports a visitor to Fort Sisseton. Visitors should bring portable cooking equipment if planning meals beyond grilling.
Wildlife awareness: Cabins at Fort Sisseton may experience seasonal insect activity. "Only downside is that campsite was fly infested. It was pretty clean so I think the flies came from horse areas," notes one camper.
Tips for camping with families
Entertainment options: Wylie Park offers comprehensive family recreation near cabin accommodations. "Sites have full hookups which make long stays more enjoyable. Will visit again!" shares one family visitor. The campground provides access to Storybook Land theme park with child-focused attractions.
Safety considerations: Roy Lake West has moderately spaced sites with some requiring careful navigation. "Some sites on the west area are rather sharply angled," reports a visitor, noting the importance of selecting appropriate sites when traveling with children.
Educational opportunities: County Line Campground provides information about local attractions. "They gave us leaflets about the area and we talked fishing possibilities with them," shares one visitor, highlighting the helpfulness of staff for planning family activities.
Tips from RVers
Spacing awareness: County Line Campground offers cabin rentals alongside RV sites but with limited separation. "The pull through sites are somewhat close together with no foliage to offer privacy but it is clean and well kept," notes one RVer who stayed there.
Utility considerations: Many cabins in the region provide electric service but limited water access. Roy Lake West visitors note, "Only the east side has a dump site," indicating the need to plan accordingly for extended stays.
