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"Great place to boondocks. No amenities, but it was safe and quiet. Best of all it was right off the water and it was spacious enough for everyone to spread out"
"Boondocking area along the Missouri River. Easy to get to off highway. Access via dirt roads. Lots of wildlife. Only downside is mild noise from highway depending on the wind direction."
"Just passing through and saw the Chamberlain Rec Area. No signage so pulled to the back next to the river for the night to relax."
"It was a peaceful, flat place to stay for a night. We got to see a beautiful sunrise while listening to the waves lap on the shore."
"Choose one and you will find plenty of spots to disperse camp. There are no services so pack everything out. We parked right along the water and enjoyed the view."
"It was our first time boondocking and we were pleasantly surprised that there were other campers out here enjoying and plenty of room to park.
Overall it feels safe and our dog loved the river!"
"Dispersed Campsites don’t get better than this. Right on the river. Wow."
"This place was a little weird driving into because of the no trespassing sign but upon closer inspection I realized I took the wrong turn."
"Stayed one overnight in a rooftop tent while passing through. Only a few other campers there on a Saturday evening. Pit toilet. Pay for electric hookup."
"Free camping - dispersed so pull up where you want. Or choose a spot with a fire ring and table.
Views are OUTSTANDING! You can fish, kayak, hike, etc."
GuideThe field and the river are nice and there’s tons of space, but when we arrived there were over 20mph winds so we didn’t pitch a tent or use sleeping bags since we didn’t want anything to blow away. It’s great that the site is free though and it’s a pretty easy stop mid road trip, but definitely better for RVs then tent camping (depending on wind).
GuideGreat place to boondocks. No amenities, but it was safe and quiet. Best of all it was right off the water and it was spacious enough for everyone to spread out
ScoutBoondocking area along the Missouri River. Easy to get to off highway. Access via dirt roads. Lots of wildlife. Only downside is mild noise from highway depending on the wind direction.
GuideStayed one overnight in a rooftop tent while passing through. Only a few other campers there on a Saturday evening. Pit toilet. Pay for electric hookup. For the most part it was peaceful, except for one truck that came through around midnight revving it’s engine and honking the horn. Startled me out of my sleep but otherwise, felt safe at this camping area. Added plus that it was a close drive to Badlands NP.
ScoutFree dispersed camping on the river. No amenities but great views. 7 night max limit according to sign. Plenty of room to drive up and park away from other campers. Roads are dirt and can be a bit muddy while raining.
GuideGreat landing spot for a night when passing through the area. Signs make it VERY clear that camping up to seven days is allowed. Right off the highway.
ScoutRiverside camping area with a handful of spots. No facilities
RangerCamping by the river was nice! This is a good spot to boondock, it’s free, theres a pit toilet, and the road to get in isn’t bad! There were about 5 other parties when I camped here, some noise from others and traffic. It wasn’t bad, good for one night!
RangerThis place is about as perfect as it gets! Free camping - dispersed so pull up where you want. Or choose a spot with a fire ring and table.
Views are OUTSTANDING! You can fish, kayak, hike, etc. Right off highway but very quiet and peaceful. Slept great.
They do have toilets (I didn't use them) and they do have a couple electric spots that are $20/night (I didn't use them).
Just super easy, super beautiful and a great place to call home for a night or a few.
Lots of mozzies at night - so use spray or plan to be in your tent/vehicle once the sun goes down.
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