Best RV Parks & Resorts near Fort Pierre, SD
Fort Pierre, South Dakota offers several well-established RV parks along the Missouri River with varying levels of amenities. River View RV Park provides full hookups with 50 amp service on level gravel sites, operating from March through December with spectacular views overlooking the Missouri River and Pierre. Fischers Lilly Park features 12 water/electric sites (20/30/50 amp) right on the riverbank, with spacious sites particularly near the entrance. Griffin Park provides 16 side-by-side back-in sites with 30/50 amp electrical service in a city park setting along the river. Oahe Downstream Recreation Area, located 5 miles north of Fort Pierre, accommodates large RVs with pull-through sites and electric hookups in a wooded setting. As one reviewer noted, "The sites are electric only but you can fill water before you come in. Sites are spacious with gravel."
Most RV parks in the Fort Pierre area are open seasonally, with limited services available during winter months. Dump stations are available at Fischers Lilly Park, Griffin Park, and Oahe Downstream Recreation Area for those staying at electric-only sites. Cell service is generally strong throughout the area, with reviewers reporting solid Verizon coverage at most parks. Pet-friendly policies are standard across all RV campgrounds. Griffin Park operates on a first-come, first-served basis with fees collected via honor box ($25 during summer, $10 in winter), while River View RV Park and Oahe Downstream require reservations. For RVers seeking full hookups, River View RV Park provides the most comprehensive services with water, sewer, and 50 amp connections. Big rig access is available at most parks, though some sites at Fischers Lilly Park may be better suited for smaller motorhomes or travel trailers.
