Best Tent Camping near Lake Andes, SD
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Best Tent Sites Near Lake Andes, SD (7)
1. South Shore Lakeside Use Area
Lake Andes, South Dakota5 Reviews•21 Photos•2 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
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2. South Scalp Creek Recreation Area
Fairfax, South Dakota1 Review•1 Photo•2 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Lakota Youth Development - Tipi Stays
Be the first to review!Fairfax, South DakotaTipi Lodging
18 ft canvas Tipi’s.
We have extra-large and regular size brand name cots, air mattresses and sleeping mats available for campers as well as army sleeping bags, in case they did not bring their own.
Each lodge houses up to 8 people (depending on whether they use cots/mattresses etc).
Tent Site
Pitch your tent in the beauty of the homelands of the Sicangu Lakota people on the prairies of South Dakota. Get some respite far from cities and enjoy this beautiful slice of the Grandmother Earth. Bookings also support our non-profit, Lakota Youth Development.
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- Tent Cabin
- Glamping
7. Miller Creek - Lewis and Clark SRA
Homme Lake, North Dakota1 Review•2 Photos- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
Recent Tent Reviews in Lake Andes
162 Reviews of 7 Lake Andes Campgrounds
Bibs O.
Legend
Pease Creek Recreation Area
Bald Eagles were our only company.
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.
- Bibs O.Legend
Stickney City Park
Great stop over site.
I was here on a Wednesday night. Only one other person here. Very quite location. They have 2 sites that offer 30-20 amp service and short pads. 3 sites have 50-30-20 amp boxes. Well mowed, no litter. Right next to town.
Ari A.Legend
Mitchell KOA
One of the better KOAs
Well-maintained facilities, the team was very friendly and helpful, and the location provides easy access to I-90 and downtown Mitchell. It's a great spot to spend a couple of nights recharging if on a long trip-- the 24-hour laundry room is a nice touch for that. Or use it as your base to check out the world-famous Corn Palace. The sites and roads have plenty of room to maneuver in and out of and if you don't book a site with sewer, the dump station is easily accessed. Also, even though you're close to I-90 and the campground is on SD 38, you don't really hear road noise so it's quiet for sleeping.
- cchristy C.
ScoutStickney City Park
Pleasant
Easy to locate. Turn into city park. Five total campsites. The first two are in the right, directly on the road into park. The other three are further down on left. They are a larger area. Directly across from a football field and track. It is a suggested $20 a night.
- JJulie M.
Traveler
Niobrara State Park Campground
Very nice Spectacular views
Updated shower and toilets. Bring your quarters for shower. Views of the Missouri River were amazing. Enjoyed a hike with the interpreter. Worth a stop for sure.
Deb M.
Ranger
Lake Mitchell Campground
Great overnight stop
This is a nice campground for an overnight on the way to Custer. It’s a Bono’s the freeway, so there’s none of that noise, just some from the main road. Sites are level and well marked, although somewhat small. Most have full hookups, and there’s a nice tent area. Very friendly host. Older bathroom/shower, but it was very clean. Had some hiking trails that weren’t super maintained, and the lake in Augusta was green with algae. Overall would stay here again if we need a short stay.
Molly M.
GuideLake Mitchell Campground
Lovely campsites along the lake
Nice swim area, pretty campsites, especially the tent areas that sit high over the lake and have pretty views of the water. Nice bathrooms and park. Very friendly park host, she came and introduced herself and welcomed us quickly.
- Bibs O.Legend
Sand Creek Recreation Area
Busy boat ramp, no other campers.
This is a busy boat put in and take out. There are 8 camping sites. No electrical, no sewer or dump station 2 water spigot. One water spigot between sites 6 - 7 and a thread on at the vault toilet. Toilets are new. Thus, clean so far. Fire rings at each site. Picnic tables at each site. Sites 2 and 3 have some shade from the sun. Sites 1, 4,5,6,7,8 are located in direct sunlight. The price when we stayed (July 2024) was $11.67. There were no other campers during our stay.
Katie L.Guide
North Point Recreation Area
Cabin B
Cabins are super cute and fit the price. $55/night gives you AC, electricity, and a bed (2 twins, 1 full). Great view from the cabin deck. Verizon works good. Close to the swimming beach and vault toilet.
- Katie L.Guide
South Shore Lakeside Use Area
Quiet campground
Relative to North Point Rec Area, this campground and day use beach were significantly less crowded. All sites seemed to have some shade, picnic table, and fire pit.
- Katie L.Guide
Snake Creek Recreation Area — Snake Creek State Recreation Area
Spacious park
The campground upon entrance is way more compacted than the one down the road where you have a little more space from your neighbors. Verizon works good, nice shower/flush toilet facility.
- Katie L.Guide
Platte Creek Recreation Area Campground — Platte Creek Recreation Area
Pretty Park
Nice campground along the river with tent and full hookup sites.
- Bibs O.Legend
Lynch City RV Park
Nice overnight, stop.
There are 9, possibly 10, back in camping spots. $25.00 a night, which I thought very reasonable for all they offer. Bathrooms with showers. Water and sewer at all sites. 50 - 30 - 15 amp service at all sites. Picnic tables and fire pits with grates at all sites. Picnic area with cement floors and cover. Dogs across the way are noisy, but we hope they get used to things and quite down. Money for stay needs to be brought downtown to a bar, or you can call a number, and so.eone will come out and pick it up. Grass is very long at the sites, which seems to encourage the bugs and mosquitoes .
James P.Legend
Buryanek Recreation Area
Big sites
Big sites. A lot of room between sites. Well maintained dirt road to access recreation area. Spacious campground. Very nice.
- Angie A.Ranger
Menno Lake Camping - Huber Campground
Quiet peaceful spot on the lake
Excellent find and with electricity for only $10 a night. Pretty secluded with only one other camper. Some local traffic. Vault toilet withTP is far from where we camped and the old school toilets were a little too sketchy for me. If they were cleaned up I would have been brave enough to try. Such a beautiful place! Bugs are bad! Be prepared. Each site has picnic table and fire ring on nice concrete pad.
- Bibs O.Legend
Wildwood Acres Park
Jake brakers spoil the stay.
I would have given this nice little campground a 3-star rating, but I felt the 8 foot pads were a little bit too small. To be fair, they have placed a handful of larger pads throughout, but it would be insanely cramped for larger units to maneuver and even turn their rigs around. $15.00 per night for campers. $10.00 a night for tents. Cabins ran $35.00 a night. They did have a men's and women's toilet building (flush or hole?) the building was locked, and we couldn't use it. They have 30 amp electric, 1 location to obtain water (communal water spigot), 1 picnic table per site, and garbage buckets provided for nearly all sites. Oak trees provide shade from the sun. One has to look up, though. we saw several locations where larger dead and broken branches were just hanging on by a thread. They have 2 cabins that are available. The entire campground is an easy stones throw from the city swimming pool. There are 2 large picnic pavillions, and electricity is provided. Walking trails are available (we did not walk on them this trip). There is a lazy little creek that meanders around the outskirts of the campgrounds. Playground equipment in 3 locations for the kids. Large fields for others playing around. We didn't need a dump site, and I'm sorry, I didn't think to look to see if they had one. They may have one, and I think I would have noticed it if they had, but take this with a grain of salt. Town is just down the road a half mile or so, and most needs can be met there. Finally, I have to mention the highway ¼ mile away. Heavy semi traffic. Campgrounds are located at the bottom of a hill. Those semi's blast those Jake brakes. Over and over again. 2 days of that, and we left early and drove to a new campground. Enough was enough.
- Bibs O.Legend
Olivet Park
Flood waters have ravished this park
There is little left of this park. After each spring flood, they clean it up, but there is not much there any longer. They do have 15 and 30 amp connections in one location. Pit toilet remains destroyed due to floods. In the back corner of the park is a large area to turn around in and set up a short stay camp.
A boat ramp is available. A short walking trail is also available.
This is located next to a busy highway, and it is noisy with traffic much of the time we were there.
Ila R.Guide
Armour Lions Park
Beautiful little park
Great little city park. Showers/ restrooms were clean. I'm not sure how many sites in total. I know 5 were concrete slabs, the rest gravel. It's a little confusing in price/ paying. There is a box that says $10 donation. A sign that says $15 donation. The donations go towards the park.
- HHaroldTraveler
White Lake Lodge & RV Campground
Good for an overnight stay
One individual restroom and shower. Full hookups at sites. Open field with campsites next to each other. Some road noise since the interstate is close by.
Les G.Traveler
Spencer Park Fairgrounds
Great location
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...
- Ila R.Guide
Lake Mitchell Campground
Great little campground
The host here is the sweetest, busiest woman I've ever seen! The campgrounds are nice and shady. Restrooms and showers are clean! Price is very reasonable. $29 for tent site with electric.
Belinda W.Scout
Dakota Campground
Wonderful Campground
Reserved a spot at Dakota Campground the day before arrival. Reservation was a snap to make, and the price was outstanding. Full service pull through sites fully shaded. The next morning, when hitching up trailer had a problem with my hitch mechanism. The owner, Josh was so helpfull in assisting me with repairs and even made a custom part for the hitch. He got us in the road and his help and generosity was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Dakota Campground.
Bob M.RangerNorth Point Recreation Area
Loved It
Perfect place to unwind. Large, well spaced out campsites. Beach, walking paths, fishing and golf nearby.
Quiet and well manicured.
Tyler C.Traveler
Tabor Lakeside Use Area Camping
Great place to camp
Nice place to camp, clean and quiet. Not much for amenities, has a vault toilet and thats it. Good for boondocking.
- John G.Scout
Mitchell KOA
Great
We just picked up our teardrop and this was our first stay on the way home. They could not have been more friendly and helpful. We got lucky making this our first. Bathrooms immaculate. Site level. Downwind from the cows wasn't always great but it got better. Definitely would stay again.
Joel R.LegendMitchell KOA
Good stop in an emergency
We were headed home from visiting our kids in Spokane and blew an engine on I-90. The tow truck driver helped up find this place, and towed both our Jeep and travel trailer 80 miles to get here. The manager helped us find a repair shop that only needed 3 days to find and replace the engine. This campground has lots of RV and tent sites. They have a pool, and mini golf. Mitchell is home to the Corn Palace. If you haven’t been there don’t go!
Bree G.TravelerMitchell KOA
They pay attention to the details
Best KOA we’ve been at. The bathrooms are colorful and the shower benches are nice and the showers are rain shower heads. It was raining and the bathrooms were dry and clean. The shop was well stocked with needs and wants. We almost adopted the stray cat there too. Good luck Mr Fuzzy Popcorn!
Guide to Lake Andes
Tent camping near Lake Andes, South Dakota, offers a serene escape into nature with a variety of well-reviewed spots to pitch your tent. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a place to enjoy outdoor activities, there are options to suit your needs.
Tips for tent camping near Lake Andes
- The South Shore Lakeside Use Area provides shaded sites with picnic tables and fire pits, making it a comfortable choice for campers.
- At the South Scalp Creek Recreation Area, you'll find good spots for pitching a tent along with fire rings for cozy campfires.
- For a more primitive experience, consider the Burke Lake Recreation Area, where you can enjoy the natural beauty without the distractions of modern amenities.
Some prices for tent camping range from $12 to $37
- Camping at the South Shore Lakeside Use Area costs around $12 per night, offering a budget-friendly option for travelers.
- The South Scalp Creek Recreation Area is another economical choice, with fees that fit well within a modest camping budget.
- If you're looking for a unique experience, the Lakota Youth Development - Tipi Stays offers a different kind of stay, though prices may vary.
Local attractions and activities
- The Mnisose Wicote (Wandering River) is perfect for fishing enthusiasts, with opportunities to catch various species right from the shore.
- Enjoy the scenic views and wildlife at the Burke Lake Recreation Area, which is known for its beautiful swimming spots and peaceful atmosphere.
- The Miller Creek - Lewis and Clark SRA offers a great setting for kayaking and birdwatching, making it a versatile destination for outdoor lovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Lake Andes, SD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Lake Andes, SD is South Shore Lakeside Use Area with a 3.8-star rating from 5 reviews.
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