Tammy D.
Traveler
TravelerMitchell KOA
nice friendly site
We did a one night stop and got a nice long pull through so no need to unhook the car and trailer. very dog friendly with a nice dog park area. surrounded by fields manager was very nice
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lake Andes, SD
North Point Recreation Area's spacious campsites welcome pets with designated walking areas along the Missouri River shoreline. Pease Creek Recreation Area provides electric hookups and shaded sites where dogs can enjoy the outdoors without disturbing wildlife. Both recreation areas maintain clean grounds with fire rings and picnic tables at each site, making them ideal for families camping with dogs. Most campgrounds near Lake Andes enforce standard leash policies, though specific pet rules vary by location. Armour Lions Park offers tent, RV, and cabin accommodations that accept pets, with full hookup options including water, electric, and sanitary dump stations. The campgrounds remain surprisingly quiet despite their size, allowing for peaceful evenings with pets. Bald eagles and other wildlife can be spotted from many of the pet-friendly sites.
Hiking trails near the Missouri River provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, though owners should watch for ticks which are prevalent in the area. Several campgrounds feature shorelines where dogs can cool off during summer months, with North Point offering direct river access for paddle boarding with pets. Weather conditions vary dramatically by season, with winter temperatures dropping below freezing and summer bringing intense heat and mosquitoes. Most campgrounds provide garbage facilities for pet waste disposal, though dedicated pet waste stations are limited. Visitors camping with dogs should pack extra water, as drinking water access varies by campground and season. The wooded areas at Pease Creek Recreation Area offer natural shade for pets during hot days, though mountain lion tracks have been spotted along the shoreline, requiring vigilance when walking dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lake Andes, South Dakota (47)
1. North Point Recreation Area
8 ReviewsConestoga Lake, NE5 milesWebsite+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."
2. Pease Creek Recreation Area
6 ReviewsGeddes, SD10 milesWebsite+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."
"A wooded campground, about .25 mile walk/drive to the river. Clean bathrooms and vault toilets. Nice shoreline to stroll along with dogs. Saw mountain lion tracks along shore..."
3. South Shore Lakeside Use Area
5 ReviewsLake Andes, SD8 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. Armour Lions Park
3 ReviewsLake Andes, SD15 milesWebsite+1 (605) 724-24005. Hidden Gem Campground
3 ReviewsLake Andes, SD15 milesWebsite+1 (605) 384-5555$40 / night
"There were no formal dog areas, but there was plenty of room to walk your dog. When we stayed there, there were no restroom/shower facilities nor a dump station. The CG did not have Wi-Fi."
"If you’re so inclined there is a bar and grill walking distance from the campground that is a fun local watering hole."
6. South Scalp Creek Recreation Area
1 ReviewFairfax, SD13 miles+1 (605) 668-29857. North Wheeler Recreation Area
1 ReviewGeddes, SD14 milesWebsite+1 (605) 487-70469. Spencer Park Fairgrounds
1 ReviewSpencer, NE21 milesWebsite+1 (402) 589-1038"This is a very comfortable location with power, water and a nearby dump station. It's an easy walk to any place in town. Also a go jumping off point for all of Boyd County..."
10. Butte City Park
2 ReviewsSpencer, NE23 milesWebsite"Some noise from the highway which is right by the park but it wasn’t bad. There’s a playground for the kids. We had our two dogs with us and didn’t see any signs about no pets."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lake Andes, SD
195 Reviews of 47 Lake Andes Campgrounds
Zach H.
RangerMitchell KOA
Great overnight spot in SD
We stayed here in our way to southwestern SD. It’s your typical KOA experience. Nice staff and decent facilities. Not really close to much but only a short drive into Mitchell. There’s a small pool and a nice dog park. Many of the sites have large shade trees. Overall a pleasant experience.
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LegendMiller Creek - Lewis and Clark SRA
Country Roads
• ARCHERY HUNTING ONLY
• Must have a Vehicle Entry Permit
Nebraska Resident Non Resident
Annual $30.00 Annual $45.00
Daily$ 6.00 per day Daily$ 6.00 per day
Basic camping per day $15.00
• Picnic table
• Fire ring
• Boat ramp
• Water
• Pit toilet
• Trash
• Fishing pie
r• Parking for boat launch
• Check in 4 pm check out 11 am
This campground is open and nicely shaded. Very quiet and secluded. Several mature trees surrounds the camp. The campground is very well maintained. If you want to get back to the basics this is your camp. Great for birding, kayaking, fishing or just kicking back.
This campground is sitting on the second largest lake, Lewis & Clark which runs along the border of Nebraska and South Dakota. The lake is about 16 miles long and up to 3 miles wide. It has a maximum depth of 45 feet.
If you are planning a visit to Miller Creek you need to have a small rig or tent. If you come by way of Springfield, South Dakota or Neobrara, Nebraska on Highway 12 then Highway 12 from the west of Miller Creek the road becomes dirt. If it has rained the dirt will turn to a nasty mud. The road is also very potted and rough.
A bonus for visiting Miller Creek is the joy of feasting your eyes on the natural beauty of what makes Nebraska great. The rolling farm land and friendly locals that wave as you pass by. Whether fishing, birding, hiking, boating, or fishing is your passion a country campground in Nebraska can help sooth your soul.
Firewood Alert: Please purchase firewood in the local area. Do not transport from another state, if you do please burn immediately due to the Emerald Ash Borer. Proper permits/Licenses and park entry passes may be purchased in advance online at http://ngpc-home.ne.gov/
- Melissa W.
ScoutFamil-E-Fun Campground & RV Park
Peaceful, well maintained campground
Campers were mostly in RVs, I was in a tent and not surrounded by many others. Bathrooms and showers were very clean and well maintained and the owner was nice and gave us tips on things to do in the rest of South Dakota!
Morgan Y.RangerNorth Point Recreation Area
Camping on the River
This was a very pleasant surprise. I normally do not go to campsites (that is put in for context) but was passing through on a business trip and needed a place with electric hookups. After a Harvest Host disaster I found this. Like I said, very pleasantly surprised. 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 a spot that backed right up to the beautiful river and had plenty of space on all sides. The campsite was surprisingly quiet for how large it was. The sunset paddle boarding on the river was a real treat. Kinda cool to say you SUP'd from South Dakota to Nebraska with a beer on the board.
Bathrooms were clean and had showers. Garbage and recycling on premises. AT&T signal was strong.
Leave no trace.
Michael C.LegendHills RV Park
Close to the interstate for easy access, yet surrounded by Sourh Dakota corn fields
An excellent choice for staying if traveling across South Dakota. The sites are gravel, but are all pull through. Most are full hookup, but there is a on site dump station for those with electric only. The swimming pool was an absolute total plus for a hot July day. The park owner Nancy is a fantastic host. Definitely a stay again park
MickandKarla W.LegendHidden Gem Campground
Newer Campground
The campground (CG) was easy to find right off SD-46. Our friends got in before us and were told to go pick a site and then check in at the Pad 71 restaurant/bar. They passed that info to us, and we went straight to back-in site 53 with FHUs. It had been raining, and the gravel site was narrow and at 90 degrees. We ended up putting ruts in the ground. The campground is fairly new, and there were not many campers— a few transient workers and maybe full timers— but their sites were clean and well organized. The water hookup was in the middle of the site, but the electric and sewer were at the very end, so we needed about 25’ of sewer hose. All the sites were back-in. We got 3 bars on both Verizon and T-Mobile. There were no trees in this campground, so satellite is not an issue. None of the campsites had a picnic table nor fire pit. There were no formal dog areas, but there was plenty of room to walk your dog. When we stayed there, there were no restroom/shower facilities nor a dump station. The CG did not have Wi-Fi. There is no dumpster in the CG area, so you have to drive up to the back of the bar/restaurant building. There’s pickleball, volleyball, and horseshoe pits at Pad 71. The town of Wagner, South Dakota, has several useful amenities for RVers, including a full-service grocery store, hardware store, multiple gas stations, a laundromat, and a few restaurants. This campground worked well for our 6-days stay to pheasant hunt.
- KKelsey K.Scout
Butte City Park
Passing Through
Good little spot in a small town. Electrical hook ups but no water. There was a spigot for water but it wasn’t turned in. A couple of porta potties there but we didn’t use them. Room for only one camper with hookups but room for another camper or 2 to park. Some noise from the highway which is right by the park but it wasn’t bad. There’s a playground for the kids. We had our two dogs with us and didn’t see any signs about no pets.
- PPeggy W.Traveler
Snake Creek Recreation Area — Snake Creek State Recreation Area
Snake Creek Campground SD
This is a pretty park, probably primarily used by families that are boating or fishing the Missouri River. Playground for kids. Clean restrooms, was quiet at night. We stayed here one night in our small RV on June 3rd, 2015. We could not find any camping available along Interstate 90 while heading west, and got lucky with a cancelation at this park. We had to travel 20 miles out of our way to camp!! Lesson learned to plan ahead while traveling through South Dakota.
Guide to Lake Andes
Camping areas around Lake Andes sit in the rolling plains of southeast South Dakota, at approximately 1,490 feet elevation. The region experiences dramatic temperature swings from winter lows often reaching -10°F to summer highs frequently exceeding 90°F. Lake Andes campgrounds typically remain partially open year-round, though water systems shut down from October through April.
What to do
Paddle boarding opportunities: At North Point Recreation Area, visitors can launch from sites backing up to the Missouri River. "Sunset paddle boarding on the river was a real treat. Kinda cool to say you SUP'd from South Dakota to Nebraska with a beer on the board," notes one camper.
Hiking trails: North Shore Path at North Point offers a 1.2-mile loop suitable for all skill levels. "Trails: North Shore Path is a 1.2 mile loop and is good for all levels mainly used for hiking," explains a visitor who found the trail accessible yet scenic.
Beach swimming: South Shore Lakeside Use Area provides a gravel swimming beach with mature trees for shade. "Nice spots, beautiful lake and beach, not crowded at all," reports a camper who found the area quieter than other recreation sites.
Bird watching: Winter months bring bald eagles to the shorelines. "Enjoy watching the bald Eagles during the winter months," notes a visitor to South Shore. Multiple campers report spotting eagles from waterfront campsites.
What campers like
Quiet campsites: Despite full campgrounds during summer, the atmosphere remains peaceful. "Although the park was full when we visited (July) we had plenty of space on either side of us and it was surprisingly quiet given that the camp was full," shares a visitor to North Point Recreation Area.
Clean facilities: Pease Creek Recreation Area receives high marks for maintenance. "Campground was empty, showers hot, rest rooms clean and stocked will come here again," mentions a spring visitor who appreciated the well-maintained facilities.
Waterfront sites: Many campers prefer waterfront sites for scenic views. "If you pick a site on the water (as we did) you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Missouri River and the rolling hills of the southern shore," describes one North Point camper who appreciated the landscape.
Wide spacing between sites: The layout at most Lake Andes campgrounds allows for privacy. "Large, well spaced out campsites," notes a visitor at North Point who found the arrangement conducive to relaxation.
What you should know
Wildlife awareness: Beyond eagles and typical wildlife, larger predators occasionally appear. "Saw mountain lion tracks along shore..." cautions a camper at Pease Creek who discovered evidence during shoreline walks with dogs.
Variable pricing systems: Armour Lions Park has inconsistent price signage. "It's a little confusing in price/ paying. There is a box that says $10 donation. A sign that says $15 donation," reports a recent visitor who found the payment system unclear.
Limited shopping access: The rural location requires preparation. "The area is rural and shopping can be difficult. I suggest buying local when possible but stock up before you arrive," advises a camper familiar with the limited resources around Lake Andes.
Seasonal facility closures: Winter campers should prepare for limited services. "We were here from December 08 through 12, 2024. Bathrooms and showers, along with water faucets, are all shut down for the season," explains a winter visitor to Pease Creek who still enjoyed their stay.
Tips for camping with families
Cabin options: Hidden Gem Campground offers accommodation alternatives. "There are 71 sites to choose from... There are no showers or bathroom facilities at the campground. Payment can be made at the bar just north of the campground sites," notes a visitor who found the newer campground well-maintained.
Playground access: Several campgrounds provide play areas. "Camp site was near beach, fishing dock and playground for the kids!" shares a family who enjoyed the conveniences at North Point Recreation Area.
Insect preparation: Mosquitoes can be intense during summer months. "Bring your insect spray and enjoy," advises a South Shore Lakeside visitor who found bugs the only downside to an otherwise pleasant experience.
Dog-friendly guidelines: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Lake Andes require leashes, typically limited to 10 feet. "Dogs must be on a ten foot leash," confirms a Pease Creek visitor, noting this standard rule applies throughout most pet-friendly sites.
Tips from RVers
Level sites available: Corsica City Campground provides convenient overnight options. "For $20 a night it's well worth the money. Site was level, we had 50amp, and there is a concrete pad with a picnic table. There is a place to dump," reports a visitor who found it adequate while visiting family.
Highway noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience road noise. "Much Semi traffic, so it's been kind of noisy (right next to highway)," cautions a Corsica City Campground visitor, suggesting selecting sites further from main roads.
Electric reliability: Power access varies by campground. "50 - 30 - 20 amp service with no errors at the electric box," notes a December visitor to Pease Creek who found the electrical service reliable even during off-season stays.
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