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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pierre, SD

147 Reviews

Farm Island State Recreation Area and Oahe Downstream Recreation Area both welcome pets throughout their campgrounds. These established sites near Pierre feature pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabin options where dogs can stay with their owners. Griffin City Park provides riverside camping with electric hookups and clean facilities, though dogs must remain leashed at all times within the park boundaries. The showers at Griffin Park are warm enough and conveniently located at the distal end of the campground before the marina. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring campers to clean up after their animals and keep them under control.

Fischers Lilly Park offers water and electric hookups with spacious sites right on the Missouri River, perfect for camping with dogs who enjoy water access. Campers report the location is quiet despite being close to town, making evening dog walks peaceful. The park connects to a bike path leading into historic Fort Pierre, ideal for daily pet exercise. During cooler months like April, the area sees fewer visitors, giving pet owners more space to enjoy riverside camping without crowds. Wildlife is abundant in the region - campers should keep dogs leashed as coyotes have been spotted in the cattails near campgrounds. Most sites have self-pay stations, so bringing cash for pet-friendly accommodations is recommended.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pierre, South Dakota (27)

    1. Farm Island State Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Pierre, SD
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 773-2885

    $23 - $150 / night

    "Bike paths. Limited mature trees. Mostly smaller trees. State Park with entrance fee. Roomy sites with electric only. Dump station. Quite a few bugs here. A few cabins available."

    "drinking water fish cleaning station picnic tables showers trash picnic table fire ring/grill

     ADA accessible 

     You will find gravel pads, level with some mature trees and many trees have been planted around"

    2. River View RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 280-6266

    $30 - $45 / night

    "This campground sits on a hight overlooking Pierre, the capital, and the Missouri river. Beautiful at night. Campsites are close together with full hookups."

    "Absolutely fantastic views of Ft Pierre and Pierre, and the Missouri River Valley. We are several hundred feet above the river, so it stays windy. It seems to always be hot in Pierre."

    3. Campground 3 — Oahe Downstream Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 223-7722

    $23 - $150 / night

    "                      Camping cabins   $55.00

                          Modern cabins     $120.00 - $150.00

                          Group lodge          $125.00

    This campground is open year round but the campgrounds are close to"

    "A beautiful state park on Lake Oahe. We lucked out and had a site right on the water. Campsites were big with plenty of room to tie out both of our big dogs."

    4. Griffin City Park

    7 Reviews
    Pierre, SD
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (605) 773-7437

    $25 / night

    "Nice park on the river close to town. 16 side by side back ins all with 30/50A. First come, first serve. No reservations. Two other campers the night we were here. $25 drop box at west end."

    "Benches and picnic tables all around. We had not planned on staying here as long as we did but I’m glad we did."

    5. Richland reservoir dispersed camping

    16 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    16 miles
    Website

    "You can find water and a dump station at Fischers Lilly Park in Pierre to the north. If this site is to crowded Google Sheriff's Dam which is just down the road. Google gets you pretty close."

    "Once we got set up and playing frisbee with the dog we saw a rattle snake… so we left. If it wasn’t for that we would have stayed!"

    6. Fischers Lilly Park

    5 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 223-7690

    $15 / night

    "The full name of this place is Fischers Lilly Park, operated by the city of Fort Pierre."

    "Pierre (actually pronounced PIER) was a great spot with a great view and great prices!"

    7. Griffin Park

    3 Reviews
    Pierre, SD
    1 mile

    "The city of Fort Pierre has put a lot of money into its parks. Campgrounds are really clean and beautiful."

    "We happened upon this while up for a wedding in Pierre. It is a free campground! There are RV and tent sites, a dump station, water fill up, bathrooms, and even a park."

    8. Okobojo Point Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 223-7722

    9. Cow Creek State Rec Area

    1 Review
    Fort Pierre, SD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 223-7722

    "This was our first stop on our way thru South Dakota. Not a lot of shade at spots. Few trees and little to no privacy but good spacing of sites. The bathrooms are updated, clean and well maintained."

    10. Goat Crossing Camp

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    Fort Pierre, SD
    3 miles
    +1 (605) 280-9693

    $30 - $50 / night

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pierre, SD

147 Reviews of 27 Pierre Campgrounds

  • C
    Sep. 5, 2020

    New Frontier RV Campground

    Great Campground!

    We stopped here on our way across South Dakota, and it was the perfect place. It’s right off the interstate and is extremely well-managed and clean. They have lots of yard space to walk dogs along their property, and the staff was incredibly nice and helpful throughout our stay!

  • Aaron L.
    Jun. 29, 2022

    Kennebec KOA

    Clean, Friendly , No frills

    Very nice site with clean bathrooms and showers. Some sites have shade. Well maintained and the owners are very friendly. Convenient location and just a short drive from the highway. Some road noise but not bad at all. The wind was very slack the day we stayed so the mosquitoes were out at night. Would 100% stay again if traveling thru South Dakota.

  • E
    Sep. 13, 2018

    West Bend Recreation Area

    Clean, quiet, well-maintained

    Super helpful and friendly staff, clean bathrooms, well-maintained sites. Gorgeous views of the Missouri River. The only negative was the amazing number of flies. It was hard to cook with the flies diving into our pots and pans and biting us. It was my first trip to South Dakota. Maybe flies are a thing there??

  • T
    Aug. 6, 2021

    Cow Creek State Rec Area

    Great water recreation spot

    This was our first stop on our way thru South Dakota. Not a lot of shade at spots. Few trees and little to no privacy but good spacing of sites. The bathrooms are updated, clean and well maintained. This is an ideal campground for those with a boat for fishing or playing on Lake Oahe (which was beautiful by the way). Be out on the water all day and then relax at the campground at night.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2023

    River View RV Park

    Hard to beat

    This campground sits on a hight overlooking Pierre, the capital, and the Missouri river. Beautiful at night. Campsites are close together with full hookups. Many amenities are offered on site such as horse shoes, Egg grills, mice playground dog walk, showers, laundry, and cable TV in the clubhouse

  • S
    Dec. 6, 2020

    Kennebec KOA

    Great stay along the way

    This KOA in Kennebec has been a good stop over for us when traveling through South Dakota. Kennebec is a sleepy town off of I-90, and this KOA seems to be the life of the town.

    The staff has been welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. The facilities seem well cared for and clean. For our stays we have just been passing through and have opted for pull-thru sites with full-hook ups to keep it easy and we have never had to disconnect from our TT to get level for the night.

    This KOA will probably not a destination for us, but it is a great stay along the way.

    We already have a trip planned for next year across I-90 and Kennebec is on the itinerary.

  • Marc G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2020

    Fischers Lilly Park

    Five stars and dirt cheap

    The full name of this place is Fischers Lilly Park, operated by the city of Fort Pierre. To correct the previous review, these sites are water/electric (20/30/50A) only, although there is a free dump station on site. These sites are right on the river, and contrary to the previous reviewer we found some of them near the entrance to be exceedingly spacious, including ours #12. There are 12 sites total, and ours was immaculate. Cell signal on Verizon was a solid 3 bars.

    The location right on the banks of the Missouri River can't be beat, and it's the perfect location for exploring all that the Pierre area has to offer: the state capitol complex, the museums, even walleye fishing in the river or nearby Lake Oahe. We spent Memorial Day weekend here and loved it -- my wife was wishing that we could stay longer. Even on the holiday weekend the campground was wonderfully quiet and serene.

    Many thanks to the City of Fort Pierre for making this location available.

  • Bret S.
    Jul. 23, 2021

    River View RV Park

    The best Ft Pierre has to offer - and great views

    We spent two weeks here visiting family. Absolutely fantastic views of Ft Pierre and Pierre, and the Missouri River Valley. We are several hundred feet above the river, so it stays windy. It seems to always be hot in Pierre. The whole park is new in 2018, 50 amp water and sewer in all sites. Incredibly helpful, friendly, family owned park. They keep everything 100% clean. Laundry room on site and nice showers (coin operated) if needed. Tenting on site in a nice grassy area. Community campfire area, they provide the wood. It’s all gravel, but it’s a very clean, low dust gravel even after no rain for a week. Sites 15, 16, 17 are right up against the bluff with the best views. Stargazing has been great.

    Just upriver is the Oahe Downstream Rec Area, a great place to swim and fish, or go off-leash with the dog on the T-Jetty. Check out the Verendrye monument just down the road, it’s a surprising bit of history from 400 years ago!

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Fischers Lilly Park

    Riverside camping near town

    At the meeting of the Missouri River and the Bad River a small campground is found. Sites are close together and in the sun but there are full hookups. A spacious park is next door. The bike path leads into historic Fort Pierre and beyond. Museums await you as you explore Lewis and Clark’s stopover. This is an ok place to camp but being near town and the beautiful river and bike path make this a nice possibility.

Guide to Pierre

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Pierre, South Dakota, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Pierre

  • Ensure your pet stays hydrated by bringing plenty of water, especially at places like Farm Island State Recreation Area, which offers drinking water and spacious sites.
  • Keep your dog leashed and under control while exploring the beautiful surroundings of River View RV Park, where you can enjoy scenic views of the Missouri River.
  • Bring along some shade for your pet, as areas like Okobojo Point Recreation Area can get sunny, and having a comfortable spot for them to relax is essential.

Pet owners like the amenities available

  • Many campgrounds, such as Griffin City Park, provide clean restrooms and showers, making it easy to keep your pet and yourself comfortable.
  • The well-maintained facilities at Cow Creek State Rec Area include electric hookups, ensuring your pet has a cozy place to stay while you enjoy your camping experience.
  • Campgrounds like Fischers Lilly Park offer picnic tables and nearby parks, perfect for letting your dog stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors.

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