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39 Reviews of 3 Lake City Campgrounds
Teresa T.
Ranger
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.
Rick H.
Guide
Hartford Beach State Park
Quiet clean and relaxing
Very nicely maintained campground and facilities. Mid week stay so nearly empty.
Katie L.GuideHankinson Hills Campground
Beautiful stay in the grasslands
Well maintained campground, has water and multiple vault toilets. There’s a loop for horse camping and a loop for non horse camping. 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. Can hear trains running by every so often. Only downside was the abundance of biting flies and mosquitoes.
- CClaudia H.
TravelerHankinson Hills Campground
Great place to overnight
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. $10 / night. Great find.
Jodie S.
Scout
Roy Lake East — Roy Lake State Park
Lovely spot on the water
Clean facility, lovely view and fall colors
- LLeslie B.Ranger
Fort Sisseton State Historical Park
Camping in the middle of history
Small campground. Well maintained. It was fun to explore the historical buildings. A couple of wild turkeys came by in the evening. Only downside is that campsite was fly infested. It was pretty clean so I think the flies came from horse areas.
- Russell T.Traveler
Hankinson City Park
Basic
In town camping by the park.
- JJamesGuide
Fort Sisseton State Historical Park
Absolutely lovely
So we’ll taken care of. $26 with electric.
- Alley-oop M.Guide
Hankinson City Park
Summer funp
Just getting ready
- DDebra G.Scout
Webster City Park
Quaint and quiet
An economical little spot within the City of Webster. Water and dump station available. Close to grocery, restaurants, and liquor store! Nice community pool amd park too!!
- DDebra G.Scout
Webster City Park
Lovely small town culture
Almost boondocking! Water, dump station and super inexpensive!!!
- Neil T.
LegendHartford Beach State Park
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.
Leos P.GuideFort Sisseton State Historical Park
Great Campgrounds
Ft Sisseton is A small, quit, friendly park. We have stayed there a number if times. The staff are always helpful. The campsites are clean, well groomed, and spacious. The backrooms and showers are clean. There is a lot of outdoor advantage in the area. It is worth the trip.
- Leos P.Guide
Camp Dakotah
A Working Mans Campground
We reserved a spot with the idea of exploring the area from a nice quiet grass location.
We drove in and we were met by the owner who was very nice.
We then drove to the back where our spot was. At that point we realized the campgrounds was a man camp. Semis, heavy equipment, and discarded appliances were part of the camp area. A van was parted in our spot. The campers were with in feet of each other. No grass or trees once you are passed the office. We did not stop. We just drove out.
If you are working construction it appears to have amenities. If you are looking for a family setting or quiet I would suggest a different campgrounds.
Always C.RangerHankinson 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.
Michael M.Scout
County Line Campground
Good enough overnight
Stayed here while moving across the country because there wasn’t much else available. It was a nice surprise that it was as good as it is. Well kept up and reasonable prices but man was it tight! Very crowded and the owner was one of those folks who wants to help you back in whether you need help or not. There is a big gas station just out of town near the highway so it’s a convenient place to refuel and recharge for another day.
Doug W.RangerHankinson Hills Campground
Very quiet, well off the beaten path
We spent a night there in the fall. It is well off the main road but the dirt road is passable with any rig. The sites are varied, well kept and some will fit larger rigs. It is typical forest service dry camping. There is a hiking trail that circles this small grassland about 5 or 6 miles long.
What is unique about this place is that is an original remnant of the oak/grass prairies that used to cover extensive areas where the forest met the plains. There is grazing in the grassland but it is very quiet and no light pollution. Cell service was actually pretty good.
Chelsea R.GuideCounty Line Campground
Great Overnight Stop
Nice little stop on your travels up or down I29. Located in a cute little town, with a multitude of spots that can accommodate even the largest RV. Full hookups available, even when it's below freezing. The office has propain, ice, and some food supplies available. Bathrooms & laundry. The spots are mostly side by side, with grass patches between though there are bigger campsites available. A gas station with multiple fast food options is located just down the highway. Would definitely stay here again when traveling through.
- Jeff G.Guide
Big Stone Lake State Park
A nice gem
Have spent a great deal of time at this park. Beautiful sunsets, lots of wildlife and nice trails. Fishing is free from the park boundaries with lots of shoreline. Great access to the lake if you have a boat. Only 7 miles into town for forgotten supplies or a specialty coffee. Con, flies can be an issue and the wind has an open shot from the south.
- DDaniel R.Guide
Big Stone County Toqua Park
Cleanest campsite
Didn’t expect much in graceville but we were blown away. Situated right between a lake and a golf course. Very clean camp sites. Had a blast.
Ason S.RangerHartford Beach State Park
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.
Shelly S.Legend
Chamber of Commerce Campground - Webster
Serves it purpose
This is your basic campground in the middle of town when your visiting nearby or passing through . There are no campground activities or amenities...well, there is a dump area and potable water spigot. No shade, no toilets, no shower. But it’s free ;) Grass, electric hook up , the picnic tables are a little worse for wear. And DO NOT CLEAN YOUR FISH in the campground or on the tables please. Useful but not a destination campground !
- Shelly S.Legend
Webster City Park
No campground
Drove through Webster, SD on our “Westward Ho” adventure. Typical town along the way with necessary amenities.
There are no camping sites in the City Park, however at 1st St E and 14th Ave E you have two camping options. These are just camping spots w/electric. There are several spots along the road on a paved area or there were several grassy, older looking sites right across the street. The second area had a dump site, potable water spigot and small pavilion with one table in the middle. No shade anywhere but grass and a somewhat fenced lot. No toilet either. You stop at the City Liquor Store (convenient) or City Hall for a permit. The one area said it was free.
- JJordan H.Scout
Roy Lake East — Roy Lake State Park
BUsy campground alot to do
Busy/Full campground with alot of activities. Campground has canoe rentals, playground, beach, Disc Golf course, hinking path to an island and two boat docks.
- PPatrick S.Scout
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
- GGerard J.Scout
Roy Lake West — Roy Lake State Park
Nice facility
Sites are nicely spaced on the west side. There are two separate areas. Only the east side has a dump site. Some sites on the west area are rather sharply angled. Well-maintained. Friendly staff.
- Ason S.Ranger
Big Stone Lake State Park
Great small lakeside camping
This was a nice little find! Two small loops in the campground with some sites along the water. Only electric on the inner loop. We stayed at site 2, which was nice; had enough room for our RV and a tent. 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!!
Guide to Lake City
Camping near Lake City, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Hartford Beach State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Fishing is free from the park boundaries with lots of shoreline."
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Fort Ransom State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "There are a bunch of trails to hike and the town is close and worth exploring."
- Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at the beach near Big Stone Lake State Park Campground. One camper noted, "The swimming beach looked very nice."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and campsites. A review for Hartford Beach State Park Campground stated, "Very nicely maintained campground and facilities."
- Quiet atmosphere: Many enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A visitor at Hankinson Hills Campground said, "It was quiet and peaceful."
- Wildlife sightings: Campers love spotting wildlife. One reviewer at Big Stone Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "We also saw a deer walking through the campsite too!"
What you should know:
- Biting insects: Be prepared for mosquitoes and flies, especially in the summer. A camper at Hankinson Hills Campground warned, "Only downside was the abundance of biting flies and mosquitoes."
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Jorgen's Hollow Campground, have minimal facilities. A visitor noted, "Decent primitive campground... decent vault toilets and water pump."
- Cell service can vary: Depending on your location, cell service may not be reliable. A reviewer at Hankinson Hills Campground mentioned, "Verizon works okay, not great but I had a bar or two."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One reviewer at Codington County Memorial Park said, "Close to beach, fishing dock and close to playground for kids!"
- Spacious sites: Choose campgrounds with roomy sites for family activities. A camper at Wylie Park Campground mentioned, "Sites have full hookups which make long stays more enjoyable."
- Plan for noise: Expect a lively atmosphere on weekends. A visitor at Wylie Park Campground noted, "This place is positively overrun with kids."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hartford Beach State Park Campground mentioned, "Some sites are not very level."
- Bring long cords: If you need electric hookups, ensure you have long cords. A camper at Big Stone Lake State Park Campground advised, "The electric hook up is pretty far from the picnic table/fire ring area."
- Explore nearby attractions: Take advantage of local attractions. A visitor at Fort Ransom State Park Campground shared, "Come early, around the ticks and mosquitoes. Maybe I will bring the canoe next time."
Camping near Lake City, South Dakota, has something for everyone. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for your next outdoor adventure!
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