Best RV Parks & Resorts near Lake City, SD

Several RV camping options exist within driving distance of Lake City, South Dakota. The City of Britton RV Park provides full hookups including water, sewer, and 30-amp electrical connections at all sites, with the first two nights free and $15 per night after that for up to 10 days. "Charged for electric and water that wasn't working. One garbage can for all of campground," noted one visitor about Hartford Beach State Park, though this park offers electric hookups, water access, and showers from May to September. Webster City Park accommodates RVs with electric hookups and drinking water, while Camp Dakotah in Sisseton features 50-amp electric service, sewer, and water hookups with sites that can accommodate big rigs.

Across the region, seasonal availability varies significantly, with several parks like Silver Lake Rec Area operating from May through October. RV dump stations are available at Hartford Beach State Park, Big Stone Lake State Park, and Silver Lake Rec Area, though availability may be limited to a single station per park. Cell service quality fluctuates throughout the area, with better coverage reported at Hartford Beach State Park where reviewers mentioned "good Verizon signal." Most campgrounds permit pets, though City of Britton RV Park does not allow animals. Site reservations are possible at several locations including Hartford Beach State Park and Big Stone Lake State Park Campground, while others like Webster City Park operate on a first-come basis. Propane refill services are limited in the immediate area, requiring advance planning for longer stays.

Best RV Sites Near Lake City, South Dakota (25)

    1. City of Britton RV Park

    1 Review
    Britton, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 448-5721

    $20 / night

    "1st 2 nights free, $15 after that, 10 day max, full hookups as in water,sewer & 20/30amp electrical at all 4 sites, must call number or sign in at city hall"

    2. Hankinson Hills Campground

    5 Reviews
    Hankinson, ND
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 683-4342

    $10 / night

    "It was quite private and even though it was labor day weekend, it was quiet and peaceful. Good cell service, I was able to work on Friday via my hot spot."

    "There are gorgeous sites well spaced and lots of shade. Trails to bike ride around. No motorized vehicles allowed so it's quiet. Road in was good gravel. Picnic tables, fire rings and pit toilets."

    3. Sica Hollow State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Lake City, SD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 448-5701

    "Trash, pit toilets, corals but there are well maintained trails that go throughout and streams and small waterfalls. Some of the most interesting hiking on this end of the state."

    4. Hartford Beach State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Corona, SD
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 432-6374

    "Very friendly staff, very well kept. The showers & other facilities we're cleaned every morning. Maybe more. It is clean At 21.00 it is a bargain."

    "Quiet natural lake setting.  Cleanliness: Exceptional. 

    Facilities: Updated and well maintained. 

    General spots: Good size, good spacing, ok privacy. Lots of trees 

    Our site: 20."

    5. Big Stone Lake State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Barry, MN
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 839-3663

    "We were able to grab a quite corner spot with a great view of the lake looking over to South Dakota. There are canoe rentals an ok trail system and a great swimming beach."

    "The hiking trails were very enjoyable and the swimming beach looked very nice. We will return with our kids to this campground!"

    6. Silver Lake Rec Area

    2 Reviews
    Cayuga, ND
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 724-6241

    "Very nice and well taken care of campground that surrounds silver lake. You could tell that the groundskeepers take a lot of pride in how well kept it is."

    "There is actually 3 campgrounds and they surround the lake. Some of the nicest tent spots I've seen."

    7. Webster City Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake City, SD
    27 miles
    Website

    "Water and dump station available. Close to grocery, restaurants, and liquor store! Nice community pool amd park too!!"

    "Water, dump station and super inexpensive!!!"

    9. City Park

    2 Reviews
    Sisseton, SD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (320) 695-2110

    $10 - $35 / night

    "We’ve used the facilities here. Completely self-service. Site had dump station, bathrooms.
    Sites have sewer, water and electric."

    "Functional park with hookups and shade. Well done."

    10. Camp Dakotah

    1 Review
    Sisseton, SD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 698-7388
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RV Park Reviews near Lake City, SD

53 Reviews of 25 Lake City Campgrounds


  • G
    Jul. 15, 2018

    County Line Campground

    Nice people with helpful suggestions

    This is a welcoming experience with hosts who are happy to make your stay comfortable. It is near a very small town and close to the Interstate (less than one mile). The pull through sites are somewhat close together with no foliage to offer privacy but it is clean and well kept. We decided to stay in a back-in site further away from the office and pull through sites. Before we were even set up the host had brought us a beautiful, little picnic table and set it out front for us. They gave us leaflets about the area and we talked fishing possibilities with them. They have laundry and showers available as well as bait, ice, and I think even propane. We extended our stay here as it was a great place to just chill and take some exploratory drives. Although there isn't much shade to offer protection from the sun, they do have full hook ups so we could run air conditioning. We would definitely stay here again.

  • P
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Silver Lake Rec Area

    Beautiful campground

    Very nice and well taken care of campground that surrounds silver lake. You could tell that the groundskeepers take a lot of pride in how well kept it is. Our site had a gravel pad that required very little leveling with very nice grass surrounding it. Our site had water and electric hookups however we shared a post with our neighbors and each post had one 30 amp and one 50 amp plug so you’ll need an adapter if your neighbor is already plugged in to 30 amp service. There was a very nice swimming beach and what appeared to be a new playground for the kids. There is a north section that is apparently for quiet people that don’t stay up late and south section for all the others. Dogs are welcome but must be cleaned up after and kept out of certain sections of the campground. I will defiantly be back

  • J
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Hartford Beach State Park Campground

    This place is trimmed to the 9s

    Very friendly staff, very well kept. The showers & other facilities we're cleaned every morning. Maybe more. It is clean At 21.00 it is a bargain. The sites all have electricity, picnic tables & fire ring. Lots of firewood available for donations. Nice place on South Dakota side of Big Stone lake.

  • Always C.
    May. 27, 2021

    Hankinson City Park

    Small town park

    4 grass spots with 30 amp electric picnic table and trash cans. Dump station at the pay box but no water. Found a business that let us fill our tanks. Bathroom across from the sites. Quiet park very nicely kept. Laundry mat across the street. Would stay here again.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Groton City Park

    5 sites that are good for an overnight.

    This is a small 5 site in town campground. It is connected to a large city park. Each site has 50 - 20 amp service. Each site has water and sewer. Picnic tables are available. No fire pits. Garbage dumpster next to campgrounds. Old and new trees on site. Bathrooms have a great deal to be desired. They are dirty and smell horribly. I've used pit toilets that are cleaner and fresher smelling. Night light next to bathrooms keeps area lit up at night. You need to back into sites from the street. Big rigs can get into 4 of 5 sites without interference from over hanging tree branches. Sites are paved, but they are old and starting to break up. It is located in a nice area.

  • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Hartford Beach State Park Campground

    Uncrowded and Beautiful

    Vibe: Almost empty on Monday night. Quiet natural lake setting. 

    Cleanliness: Exceptional. 

    Facilities: Updated and well maintained. 

    General spots: Good size, good spacing, ok privacy. Lots of trees 

    Our site: 20. Across from our site was a little trail down to the lake. In the evening we saw tons of fish and an otter. The electric hook up is pretty far from the picnic table/fire ring area. Have a long cord. 

    Noise: Only 4 sites were occupied out of 30 or so. Completely quiet all evening. 

    Cell signal: Good (Verizon)

    Other: Spectacular sunsets and sunrises. Cell phone pictures do not do it justice.

  • Ason S.
    Aug. 26, 2020

    Hartford Beach State Park Campground

    Nice place!

    This was a nice find! Sites pretty close together, especially those in the middle. Some, however, were right on the lake or had paths that lead to a picnic table & fire ring closer to the water. As another reviewer mentioned, one of the loops has sites that are not very level. It was not a problem though. Trails seemed nice & it was a nice surprise to find the dock & bridge near our site. Beach was nice! It was a decent walk there, but at least had a trail to the beach. Nice playground too.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Hankinson Hills Campground

    Really pretty and quiet

    I was lucky enough to get a spot far under the trees. It was quite private and even though it was labor day weekend, it was quiet and peaceful. Good cell service, I was able to work on Friday via my hot spot. The campground is well maintained and the trail had just been mowed. Unfortunately there are stickers and poor tuck found a number of them. We still had fun.

  • Jenny The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2025

    City Park

    Small and clean

    We’ve used the facilities here. Completely self-service. Site had dump station, bathrooms.

    Sites have sewer, water and electric.


Guide to Lake City

Camping options near Lake City, South Dakota include a variety of sites within a 30-mile radius across both South Dakota and neighboring Minnesota. The region features elevation changes from prairie grasslands to wooded lake areas with most campgrounds situated between 1,100 and 1,300 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 80-85°F during peak camping season, with thunderstorms common in July and August.

What to do

Hiking trails: Sica Hollow State Park Campground offers some of the most interesting hiking in eastern South Dakota with maintained trails throughout the park. "Some of the most interesting hiking on this end of the state. Only 11 or so spots and very little shade and it has been surprisingly busy," notes a camper about the trail system that features streams and small waterfalls.

Fishing opportunities: Silver Lake Rec Area provides shoreline fishing access around the entire lake. "There is actually 3 campgrounds and they surround the lake. Some of the nicest tent spots I've seen. Small Frisbee golf course and not much formal hiking but you can boat on this lake and lots of fishing from the shore," reports one visitor.

Swimming beaches: Big Stone Lake State Park Campground features a dedicated swimming area near the campground loops. A camper mentions, "Short walk to some green space with a large sandbox, the boat launch, and swim beach. We also saw a deer walking through the campsite too! Fun to watch all of the birds and pelicans!!"

Disc golf: Several parks in the region offer disc golf courses, including Silver Lake Rec Area with its small course. The relatively open terrain makes for playable conditions even for beginners, though wind can be a factor.

What campers like

Privacy in wooded sites: Hartford Beach State Park Campground offers sites with more seclusion than most parks in the region. "There are 2 separate camp areas with 2 completely different types of sites. The sites near the lake are very wooded, a bit smaller and pretty uneven. The sites themselves are even but your canopy might be overhanging a slope," explains one reviewer.

Wildlife viewing: Many campers appreciate the abundant wildlife viewing opportunities around Big Stone Lake. One visitor notes, "Beautiful sunsets, lots of wildlife and nice trails. Fishing is free from the park boundaries with lots of shoreline."

Quiet mid-week stays: Several campgrounds are notably less crowded on weekdays. A Hartford Beach State Park visitor reports, "Very nicely maintained campground and facilities. Mid week stay so nearly empty."

Affordable options: Webster City Park offers economical camping close to town amenities. "An economical little spot within the City of Webster. Water and dump station available. Close to grocery, restaurants, and liquor store! Nice community pool and park too!!"

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Most rv parks near Lake City, South Dakota operate from May through September, with limited options in colder months. Big Stone Lake State Park specifies "May 25 - Sep 7" as their operational season.

Limited office hours: Even during peak season, staffing can be minimal at some parks. "Even though the DNR website says the office is open daily, the office at this campground is unmanned except for the weekend, and even then, limited hours. Bring change for firewood ($6)," advises a camper at Big Stone Lake.

Wind exposure: Open prairie settings can mean significant wind, especially at lakeside campsites. "Flies can be an issue and the wind has an open shot from the south," warns a Big Stone Lake camper.

Varying site quality: Hankinson Hills Campground offers diverse site options, with some significantly better than others. "I was lucky enough to get a spot far under the trees. It was quite private and even though it was labor day weekend, it was quiet and peaceful," shares one visitor.

Cell service variability: Cell coverage can be inconsistent throughout the Lake City camping area. A Hankinson Hills camper notes, "Good cell service, I was able to work on Friday via my hot spot."

Tips for camping with families

Best playgrounds: Several camping areas around Lake City feature family-friendly facilities. Silver Lake Rec Area has "a very nice swimming beach and what appeared to be a new playground for the kids."

Bug preparation: Insect activity can be significant, especially in wooded or lakeside sites. A Hankinson Hills visitor advises, "Only downside was the abundance of biting flies and mosquitoes."

Pet-friendly trails: Most campgrounds welcome pets with reasonable restrictions. "Each site has a fire ring and a nice table, most spaces have trees to provide shade. Verizon works okay, not great but I had a bar or two," reports a camper at Hankinson Hills.

Quiet sections for families: Some camping areas designate specific zones for quieter family camping. At Silver Lake, "There is a north section that is apparently for quiet people that don't stay up late and south section for all the others."

Tips from RVers

Full hookup options: City of Britton RV Park provides complete services with affordable rates. "1st 2 nights free, $15 after that, 10 day max, full hookups as in water, sewer & 20/30amp electrical at all 4 sites, must call number or sign in at city hall," explains one RVer.

Municipal RV parks: Several small towns near Lake City, South Dakota maintain basic RV parks with essential services. Browns Valley's City Park is described as "Functional park with hookups and shade. Well done."

Shared power posts: At some Lake City area campgrounds, electrical hookups may be shared between sites. A Silver Lake camper warns, "Our site had water and electric hookups however we shared a post with our neighbors and each post had one 30 amp and one 50 amp plug so you'll need an adapter if your neighbor is already plugged in to 30 amp service."

Site leveling requirements: Hartford Beach State Park has uneven terrain in some camping areas. "The sites near the lake are very wooded, a bit smaller and pretty uneven. The sites themselves are even but your canopy might be overhanging a slope," notes a reviewer.

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