Searching for the best camping near Canistota, SD? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Canistota is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Canistota, SD. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
$15 - $55 / night
"We stopped here on our way through south Dakota headed back to Colorado. The staff were really friendly when we pulled in."
"South Dakota charges a day use fee ($6) plus a fee for tent camping ($17); I opted to pay for an Annual Pass of $30 since I plan on doing more SD camping this year."
$24 - $42 / night
"This is a great little place right off of the highway. Facilities are clean and well maintained. There is a nice little playground for the kids. Staff was friendly and helpful."
"The only issue I will say is that our site was next to the “Stinky Waste” Water Lagoon and it did stink pretty bad when they started up the pump in the morning. "
$25 / night
"Beautiful little campground with electric n water hook ups Great setting in park near river and towns Rec fields. Fun local bar, Post Office and coffee shop are short walk. Lots of walking paths."
"Small clean campground no reservations needed easy access to highway. Great place for an overnight stay on our way to Sturgis $25 a night full hookup and water if needed"
$15 / night
"Access to a bathroom with running water was nice, but I wouldn't drink from the sink, and the door wouldn't latch."
"It’s a nice, quiet, safe area, and there’s a pool nearby if you’re there around the time it’s open. There’s a bathroom and that was enough for us"
"We decided to stay at this campground because it was close to Falls Park. It’s 4 miles away from the KOA to Downtown. It wasn’t crowded, very clean, met lots of Texans and the pet areas were awesome!"
"Also a neat little micro brewery walking distance, across the road. Very nice staff and an RV dealer next door. Very close to I-90 and it’s noise, but that comes with the easy access."
"South Dakota State Park, Brandon SD. Great stop. We spent 2 days. Very nice campground with lots to do and see. Big spacious sites ours backed up to the bike path and river."
"They have nice long paved trails for walking and biking. We got to walk our dogs on it to avoid tick contact from the grassy trails. There was a cool suspension bridge that was fun to walk on."
"A couple of spots had tree branches that we didn't want to deal with but no big deal really and the spot we parked in was too far away from the power pedestal to be used."
"With about 10 or so drive-in/pull-through sites, you can enjoy the amenities of a pleasant city greenspace while also enjoying the outdoors. "
"The airport is close by which made it neat to watch."
"This campground is a great location when passing through Sioux Falls. It is right off I29, and there a quick in and out sites up front."
$40 - $200 / night
"At the time of our visit I-90 was being rebuilt nearby so access from the interstate was more difficult, but this isn’t the fault of the campground."
"Location is right on interstate and easy to find. Not for nature lovers."
TravelerThe place is very well kept, the staff are friendly and helpful, all the amenities like propane, dump station, ice, firewood, good little camp store, off leash dog run, heated pool, and lots to do for kids.
RangerGreat for kids! We had a slight issue with inconsiderate neighbors who kept driving their golf carts through our camp (which can happen anywhere) but otherwise it’s a great place for families to camp.
TravelerSmall campground with mature trees and excellent shade. Friendly and helpful staff. Occasional truck noise from the interstate.
TravelerSite was level. Trees surrounding area. Electric hook up but no water. Flush toilets with showers very nice.
LegendWe followed our GPS getting off I-29 at exit 79 in Sioux Falls and going straight west on hwy 42 for about 20 miles to the sign for the right turn to go up to the recreation area. It would have been just as easy to catch I-90 west as well. At the main/west campground, we followed the sign for the East Campground and turned left at the white recreation sign right at the bottom of the hill. Passing the boat ramp, we saw the pull-along sites (49-62), which are small and close to the road accurately described in forums as not big-rig friendly. The fresh water fill spigot is in a large pull-out on the right, past the boat launch and just before the 10 mph sign. The dump station is in the West Campground. We continued to the end loop and backed into site 43 (50/30/20 AMP), which was easy thanks to its corner location. As soon as we had settled in, the very friendly camp host come over to check us in. We had already paid the $30 a night plus $10 nonresident reservation fees, to find out starting this year we needed to pay a non-resident $15 a night state park fee or $60 for a year pass. We were able to purchase, choosing a yearly, online and the host gave us a temp sticker for our window. Our site was spacious enough for our 40 5th wheel and F450. The electric hookup is at the back; we needed about 30 of cord. All sites here are electric only and nicely spaced apart. Site 43 offered a beautiful lake view, which we enjoyed during our peaceful four-night stay in early May. Verizon had 3 bars, T-Mobile had 2, and our T-Mobile house internet clocked 207 Mbps down/ 3.49 Mbps up. Satellite reception should be fine in most sites except site 45, which is heavily shaded. There's both a shower house and vaulted toilets in the east area. Spring was coming alive with gobbling turkeys and cackling pheasants; we even got a show from a strutting tom turkey. Overall, a quiet and scenic stay with great wildlife viewing and lake views.
ScoutCampground has water and electric a dump station available. Very basic But works for overnight while traveling
TravelerSouth Dakota is known for its well-maintained state park campgrounds, and this area offers two great options: King and Queen. Queen is nestled in a wooded area with limited visibility to the sky, offering a more secluded experience. In contrast, King, a recently built campground, sits on the prairie and provides beautiful views of Split Rock Creek. Both campgrounds offer excellent hiking opportunities for the whole family. King also offers free Wi-Fi with a download speed of 22 Mbps, while Queen has no T-Mobile service. However, King provides 15 Mbps of service.
TravelerIt was a nice pull-through sight very close to the interstate, but we did not hear interstate sounds. They had washers and dryers area was very clean, it was a little confusing pulling back to it. Because you have to go through a parking lot and past an old hotel. But I felt it was marked well. There were a few campers here but didn't see anyone. It was a good place for a night or two if you're visiting the area or just traveling through.
GuideThis is very new campground. Opened in July of 2024. It is close to two lakes. Lake Whitewood and Lake Thompson. Very good fishing at both lakes. You are within 10 minute drive from fishing, swimming and boating on 2 fun lakes. I will be staying here for the summer of 2025 and looking forward to it. The owners are very friendly.
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Camping near Canistota, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.
Camping near Canistota, South Dakota, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With clean facilities, friendly staff, and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to enjoy the outdoors.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Canistota, SD is Lake Vermillion Recreation Area with a 4.5-star rating from 31 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 0 parks near Canistota, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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