Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Geddes, SD

Pease Creek Recreation Area welcomes dogs throughout its wooded campground along the Missouri River. Pets must remain on a ten-foot leash at all times in the recreation area and camping sites. The campground features 23 standard sites with electric hookups, clean restrooms, hot showers, and fire rings where campers can enjoy evenings with their pets. North Point Recreation Area provides similar pet-friendly accommodations with larger, well-spaced campsites suitable for tents, RVs, and even pet-friendly camping cabins. Both recreation areas offer shoreline access where dogs can cool off, though swimming with pets should be supervised due to river currents. Bald eagles frequent the river areas during winter months, creating potential wildlife viewing opportunities for campers and their pets.

Hiking trails near both campgrounds accommodate leashed dogs, with North Shore Path offering a 1.2-mile loop suitable for all skill levels. Many campsites back directly to the Missouri River, allowing campers and their pets easy water access for fishing or paddling. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to protect pets' paws from hot surfaces. South Shore Lakeside Use Area provides a more primitive camping option with pets, featuring fewer campsites and greater isolation for those seeking a quieter experience with their dogs. The campsites remain remarkably uncrowded even during peak season, with some visitors reporting being the only campers present except during major holiday weekends. Veterinary services are limited in this rural area, so campers should bring pet first aid supplies and any necessary medications.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Geddes, South Dakota (38)

    1. Pease Creek Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Geddes, SD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 487-7046

    $22 / night

    "Pease Creek Recreation Area is off the Missouri River out in the middle of nowhere but if you are a water/fishing person it is worth the drive for a quiet, laid back vacation."

    "5 horsecamp sites

    PROS Secluded, well maintained, new comfort station, horsecamp I don’t think any site is bad

    CONS Short sites, narrow country road

    Firewood fish cleaning station water horse trails"

    2. North Point Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    Conestoga Lake, SD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 487-7046

    "While there were a lot of campers who seemed to be setting up elaborate sites with everything you would need to live there for a year (laundry lines, flag poles, pens for their dog), I was able to get"

    "Beach, walking paths, fishing and golf nearby.

    Quiet and well manicured."

    3. South Shore Lakeside Use Area

    5 Reviews
    Lake Andes, SD
    16 miles

    "Nice spots, beautiful lake and beach, not crowded at all. Only negative point is it’s close to the street. But since there is not a lot of traffic it was pretty quiet."

    "Don’t we all dream of that perfect camp with no one else around? Give this place more credit. I do see a reserve for the 4th Of July weekend and that is to be expected."

    4. North Wheeler Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Geddes, SD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 487-7046

    5. Snake Creek Recreation Area — Snake Creek State Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    Platte, SD
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 337-2587

    "Lesson learned to plan ahead while traveling through South Dakota."

    "clean bathrooms, playground area, hiking trails, kids fishing pond and beach area. Boat ramp across the street but nearby with a bar/restaurant. We had a great stay June 2018."

    6. Platte Creek State Rec Area

    2 Reviews
    Platte, SD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 337-2587

    "The boat ramp is really close to the sites and most sites are on the water or really close to the water. The bathrooms are clean. Showers have private doors. Nice playground and beach area."

    7. South Scalp Creek Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Fairfax, SD
    12 miles
    +1 (605) 668-2985

    8. Armour Lions Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Andes, SD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 724-2400

    10. Stickney City Park

    7 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    27 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "A diner is within walking distance, it’s super quaint with delicious ice cream and fries! This is a great location for an overnight spot."

    "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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Geddes, SD

169 Reviews of 38 Geddes Campgrounds



Guide to Geddes

The Missouri River and Lake Francis Case provide the primary recreational opportunities near Geddes, South Dakota. The region's continental climate brings hot summers and cold winters, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 85°F. Campgrounds in this area typically offer excellent river access, with most sites positioned within a quarter-mile of shorelines that stretch across 540 miles of the Missouri River watershed.

What to do

River paddling: At Pease Creek Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy direct water access. "It's definitely a water recreation area," notes reviewer Shelly S., who recommends fueling up before visiting since "town is not nearby."

Winter wildlife viewing: The Missouri River area attracts significant wildlife during colder months. One visitor to Pease Creek noted, "We were delighted with the company of 4 Bald Eagles. Hundreds of migrating Canadian Geese" were also observed during their December stay.

Shoreline walks: The natural beaches along South Shore Lakeside Use Area provide space for walking and wildlife spotting. A visitor mentioned the "great view from any site" and the gravel beach area that accommodates casual walks.

Swimming: During summer months, the designated swimming areas offer relief from heat. A visitor to South Shore described it as having a "beautiful lake and beach" though recommends bringing "insect spray" for comfort.

What campers like

Uncrowded experience: Many campgrounds remain quiet even during peak season. A camper at South Scalp Creek Recreation Area found it "worked great" for hunting trips, noting it "had good spots for pitching a tent and had fire rings for a camp fire."

Spacious campsites: At North Point Recreation Area, a reviewer praised the "large, well spaced out campsites" and noted the area was "quiet and well manicured."

Sunset views: Waterfront campsites offer exceptional evening views. One camper described how "if you pick a site on the water you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Missouri River and the rolling hills of the southern shore."

Pet-friendly camping: All recreation areas near Geddes welcome pets with proper restraints. A visitor to North Point mentioned the "perfect place to unwind" with pets, highlighting the "large, well spaced out campsites" suitable for families with dogs.

What you should know

Limited services: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Geddes have seasonal limitations. At Pease Creek, a December visitor noted "bathrooms and showers, along with water faucets, are all shut down for the season" though electrical service remained operational.

Primitive options: For those seeking basic accommodations, South Shore Lakeside Use Area offers minimal amenities. A reviewer called it "an underrated campground" with "one pit toilet, clean, no hookups so no RVs, except me."

Weather preparation: The open prairie location experiences significant weather patterns. Campers at Pease Creek reported "wind was 24 mph gusts hit 45 mph" but noted that tree shelter "didn't affect us at all."

Local wildlife awareness: Beyond eagles, other wildlife frequents the area. One camper at Pease Creek reported seeing "mountain lion tracks along shore," suggesting proper pet supervision.

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