Best Equestrian Camping near Lake Preston, SD

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Lake Preston, SD (4)

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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Lake Preston

3 Reviews of 4 Lake Preston Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Thompson Recreation Area
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Lake Thompson Recreation Area

    Great beach & campground

    This campground has both electric standard sites for campers and tent sites. Two shower houses and multiple vault toilets throughout the campground for accessibility. Walking trails in grass or gravel. Three walkways down to the water’s edge with one being a large swimming area. Boating is permitted as well. Be sure to use bug spray as mosquitoes were all over- maybe due to wet weather. This is a natural lake formed by farmland that flooded in the 1980s.

  • Sethen E.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pelican Lake Recreation Area
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Pelican Lake Recreation Area

    Family Friendly, too many cars on Friday

    Nice pebble beach, playgrounds, and walking areas. Flat camper parking. Power was great and showers were clean. Electric only. There is an area to dump waste on the exit. Stopped on Sunday on the way westward and the place was empty, stopped Friday on the way home and it was packed. Lots of kids and families, and almost every spot was full. Happy to see folks having fun. It was just a little busy for us. On the second time through one of the three bathrooms was very dirty, sad before the weekend- the showers remained clean. On the Friday stop there were a lot of people, some spots had 3-4 cars parked in the grass- it was too bad they allowed that. If one was to go here to find some quiet do so during the week or late weekend. It worked just fine as a quick overnight stop on our route. Lots of families having fun. Slept well. Well groomed area. Pretty views of lake. A little windy.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Joy Ranch
    May. 18, 2020

    Joy Ranch

    Peaceful, Quite and beautiful

    Joy Ranch campground is a hidden campground outside Watertown SD. If you are wanting to enjoy a peaceful weekend with your family, Cowboy Campground is the place for you!



Guide to Lake Preston

Horse camping in South Dakota offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and scenic beauty, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors with their horses.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

Equestrian campgrounds include comfortable amenities

  • Joy Ranch features electric hookups and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers while they enjoy their time in nature.

Campers appreciate these features for horses

  • The Lake Thompson Recreation Area allows pets, making it a welcoming spot for horse owners who want to bring their animals along for the adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Lake Preston, SD?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lake Preston, SD is Lake Thompson Recreation Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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