Join the fun near Fort Pierre. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that South Dakota camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your South Dakota camping adventure.
"There is an actual campground here, which has a pit toilet. No other facilities and the campground is just a field, but it's amazingly beautiful."
"Very remote campsite, but easy to find off of the main road using the coordinates from here. The bathroom was one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. It was peaceful, and I felt safe there."
"No fees No water No open fires No cell Pack it in Pack it out
A beautiful peaceful campground. It looks more like a small pasture that has not been mowed."
"If you read Jessica's review with the GPS coordinates above, those will take you to the Richland Reservoir site. There is a listing for that separate."
"It is quiet and has a clean pit toilet. No marked spots."
"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."
"Please note that this is NOT the designated Sage Creek campground but the wilderness area that allows for very primitive tent camping."
"It has a dumpster and the lake provides water if you are able to filter it. I don't see a grey dump though."
RangerI stayed here during a long cross country road trip. You basically go off the highway and drive in on some gravel roads and apparently can camp anywhere as long as you are 100 m away from any roads or trails! No amenities. I was alone and was nervous to camp alone. But I slept fine (besides some wind) and woke early and got back on the road.
LegendNo fees No water No open fires No cell Pack it in Pack it out
A beautiful peaceful campground. It looks more like a small pasture that has not been mowed. I would use a tick spray, not sure about chiggers. We spray to be safe. Possible snakes in the tall grass. This site can handle anything that is willing to travel on the road. The road in is a good “dirt” farm road. As long as it hasn’t rained in a few days and does not rain while you are camped the way in and out will be good. If it has rained or does rain this road will become nasty. Traffic on the road is by farm truck or tractors without an issue of getting out. If it has or does rain the road will become very slick rutted. Sunsets are amazing. Farm land surrounds the grassland. The site is bit enough to handle just about anything that is willing to travel a dirt road. There is a perimeter of tress and bushes that enclose the area. We backed up to the perimeter and set camp. The pit toilet is new and would be at home in any campground. Super clean and stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer. There is also a boat ramp or you can fish from the shore. The Augustana University has established a Milkweed Project Garden which looks promising. No cell service. No shopping. Bring your supplies with you.
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RangerPlease note that this is NOT the designated Sage Creek campground but the wilderness area that allows for very primitive tent camping. You park off of Rim Road where there is a small lot and a place to register (whether you're day-hiking or staying over night). You hike down into the high prarie and keep wide eye out for bison ( there are over 600 in the badlands!). Make sure that when you do come across wildlife, especially bison, that you give them ample space, do not appear aggressive and definitely don't try to pet them. You must hike in with your food and plenty of water, because the water in Sage Creek is not able to be filtered. It is very easy to spend hours and days exploring the beautiful land and jagged rock, but you must be prepared. From what we saw and what we researched, rarely do people go out and backpack and camp in this wilderness area. I would recommend this to only those who have enough experience backpacking and who know how to prepare themselves, as you will not be near any people or amenities.
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.
GuideIf you read Jessica's review with the GPS coordinates above, those will take you to the Richland Reservoir site. There is a listing for that separate. The coordinates on the end of this listing take you to a field. You can camp off most roads no further than 30ft in a vehicle, RV or trailer. Be aware that there is private land in here too. Best to stop in the ranger station in Pierre to the north and ask. They are very helpful.
ScoutThere is an actual campground here, which has a pit toilet. No other facilities and the campground is just a field, but it's amazingly beautiful. We parked our camper at night, saw the milky way and shooting stars, and woke up to deer, cows, and birds. The exact coordinates for the site are 44.1501760, -100.4088890 Plug that into your GPS and it will take you right there. It's grassland so no fires. I have AT&T and still had enough service to text and make calls without any issues.
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.
ScoutVery remote campsite, but easy to find off of the main road using the coordinates from here. The bathroom was one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. It was peaceful, and I felt safe there. Only one other car aside from me, but the space is huge and there is plenty of room to spread out.
ScoutSmooth dirt road in. the site is more level than many rv parks. Only one bar with Verizon. But starlink worked great.
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