Best Campgrounds near Fairfax, SD

Needed a quick night's stay to break up a long drive, and this was the perfect spot. We ended up being the only campers overnight. Spots are mostly level -we didn't even have to unhook from our hitch(we have a 15' travel trailer on a 2" ball), all we did was throw stabilizers down. Access to city park amenities: kids' playground, pool(which was not open while we were here unfortunately), volleyball court & tennis courts. There is also firewood available as well as fire rings. On-site bathrooms were adequate, and showers were usable but not in the best condition. Overall great stay, especially for the $20 a night.

It is expensive in that you have to pay the same price OFF SEASON as you do regular season. You don't get water, flush toilets, showers, or clean pit toilets, but you pay for it as if you do.

Pit toilet cleaner came by during our stay and left 2 rolls of toilet paper. He didn't bother sweeping or cleaning the floor. I'm glad I have to pay full price for that! (SARCASM)

The pad was asphalt, and basically, level.

50, 30, and 20amp service was available. Garbage drop-off was also available, I say that because in SD, it isn't always there.

We did see some incredible wildlife. Eagles (mature and immature) by the dozens. Hundreds of cranes. Dozens of pelicans. Hawks. Deer. Geese, ducks, and turkeys. At dusk, coyotes howled around the fringes of the campgrounds. It was wonderful.

Lots of locals walking their dogs (unleashed), so heads up on that.

Pickstown is a very small village about ½ mile from the campground, so some things can be purchased there at an elevated price.

It was quiet. The night skies provided intense views of the stars.

Rigs big and small will have no difficulty getting around in the park.

A dump station is available. We didn't use it, so was the water on???

Firewood is available at a sin for a price. Little split sticks for an astronomical price. Shameful.

Nice place, but the greed makes this place not so enticing.

This is a very well maintained campground. We were here from December 08 through 12, 2024. Bathrooms and showers, along with water faucets, are all shut down for the season. We stayed on site 9 and enjoyed the shelter all the trees provided. Wind was 24 mph gusts hit 45 mph and didn't affect us at all. Sites are gravel and, for the most part, level. We didn't require any leveling blocks at all. 50 - 30 - 20 amp service with no errors at the electric box. The pit toilet was reasonably clean and stocked. Small playground for children. Small picnic area down the road between sites 8 and 9. Sites 4 and 8 were covered with large seed pods from the trees. I imagine it would sound like branches hitting your camper when they fall in the fall. We are not far from the Missouri River, and we were delighted with the company of 4 Bald Eagles. Hundreds of migrating Canadian Geese. Walking paths are available along with a boat ramp down the hill. Cost is the same in nearly all South Dakota State Parks, $26.00 a night. Seems costly for no water, flush toilets, showers, or garbage dumpsters. This is a nice place.