Best Glamping near Platte, SD

North Point Recreation Area in South Dakota offers glamping-style cabins along the Missouri River with river views and amenities suitable for luxury outdoor experiences. Cabins feature electricity, air conditioning, and comfortable beds, with prices at $55 per night. The location provides access to a swimming beach with a nearby vault toilet for convenience. Other glamping options in the area include accommodations at Buryanek Recreation Area, Hills RV Park, and Lake Mitchell Campground, which all feature elevated camping experiences beyond traditional tent sites. According to a recent visitor, "Cabins are super cute and fit the price. Great view from the cabin deck. Close to the swimming beach."

The resort-style camping locations around Platte offer numerous recreational activities for glamping guests. North Point Recreation Area features fishing, swimming, hiking trails, and boating opportunities directly on Lake Francis Case. Visitors can enjoy 1.2 miles of scenic walking paths on the North Shore Trail, suitable for all skill levels. Wildlife viewing is popular, with multiple guests mentioning animal sightings from their accommodations. The Lakota Youth Development - Tipi Stays provides unique cultural experiences with traditional tipi accommodations featuring drinking water, showers, and toilets while maintaining authentic elements. One reviewer noted, "This is a beautiful campground to visit. Nice size lots, and lovely scenery. We enjoy fishing, walking the trails, and seeing the wildlife."

Best Glamping Sites Near Platte, South Dakota (9)

    1. Buryanek Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Platte, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 337-2587

    $15 - $19 / night

    "Washroom was clean and stocked. Sites are nicely spaced. There were stairs down from our campsite to a gravel beach. Water was warm in Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River."

    "Access to this area is off highway 44 but be prepared for several miles of minimally maintained dirt road (with some big hills) to get there."

    3. North Point Recreation Area

    8 Reviews
    Conestoga Lake, NE
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 487-7046

    "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."

    "I normally do not go to campsites (that is put in for context) but was passing through on a business trip and needed a place with electric hookups. After a Harvest Host disaster I found this."

    4. Hills RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 770-0300

    "An excellent choice for staying if traveling across South Dakota. The sites are gravel, but are all pull through."

    "Really nice pull through sites with water, electric and sewer. $30 per nite. Some shady sites. Very little road noise. No Bathroom or shower access. Plenty of area to walk a dog with nice grass."

    5. Armour Lions Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Andes, SD
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 724-2400

    "The electrical boxes are so buggy and cobwebby and dusty that it's hard to find a properly grounded working electric box."

    6. American Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    Chamberlain, SD
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 234-5151

    $28 - $60 / night

    "With the exception of the water at your site, this looks and feels just like a South Dakota campground site, and it costs more than twice as much as SD campgrounds."

    "Our site was spacious with lots of room to move around and the tree coverage is perfect for privacy."

    7. Lake Mitchell Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 995-8457

    "Had nice showers and bathrooms. Also had coin laundry on site. Playground for kids and swimming area in lake. There was hazardous algae in the water when we went, so couldn’t swim."

    "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."

    8. Twin Lakes Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    48 miles

    "A great well maintained spot in the middle SD farmland near a peaceful lake. The long dirt/gravel road surrounding was fun to navigate after a thunderstorm, but not too bad at 35mph."

    "Great spot on a little lake. Breeze blowing in in the morning makes it hard to get up."

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  • Michael C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Hills RV Park

    Close to the interstate for easy access, yet surrounded by Sourh Dakota corn fields

    An excellent choice for staying if traveling across South Dakota. The sites are gravel, but are all pull through. Most are full hookup, but there is a on site dump station for those with electric only. The swimming pool was an absolute total plus for a hot July day. The park owner Nancy is a fantastic host. Definitely a stay again park

  • Katie L.
    Jul. 26, 2024

    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.

  • Morgan Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2020

    North Point Recreation Area

    Camping on the River

    This was a very pleasant surprise. I normally do not go to campsites (that is put in for context) but was passing through on a business trip and needed a place with electric hookups. After a Harvest Host disaster I found this. Like I said, very pleasantly surprised. While there were a lot of campers who seemed to be setting up elaborate sites with everything you would need to live there for a year (laundry lines, flag poles, pens for their dog), I was able to get a spot that backed right up to the beautiful river and had plenty of space on all sides. The campsite was surprisingly quiet for how large it was. The sunset paddle boarding on the river was a real treat. Kinda cool to say you SUP'd from South Dakota to Nebraska with a beer on the board. 

    Bathrooms were clean and had showers. Garbage and recycling on premises. AT&T signal was strong.

    Leave no trace.

  • Tara W.
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Lake Mitchell Campground

    Very clean, nice campsites and lake

    We tent camped for one night! Had nice showers and bathrooms. Also had coin laundry on site. Playground for kids and swimming area in lake. There was hazardous algae in the water when we went, so couldn’t swim.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2024

    American Creek Campground

    Nicely maintained.

    Honestly, this is a nice campground. There is water available at every site. 50-30-20 amp service as well. With the exception of the water at your site, this looks and feels just like a South Dakota campground site, and it costs more than twice as much as SD campgrounds. I don't wish to sound nasty, but campground fees are out of control. $60.00 a night for what you can get for $26.00. I just don't know anymore. Anyway, this is a nice campground. If money is no issue, spend all you have here.

  • Glenda D.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    American Creek Campground

    Beautiful campground with spacious sites

    We would visit this campground every weekend if we could. It’s right within the city of Chamberlain but you don’t realize it once you enter.

    Our site was spacious with lots of room to move around and the tree coverage is perfect for privacy.

    There is only water & electricity for hookups but the dump station on site is located right behind the office on your way out of the grounds.

    Storms do pop up unexpectedly (one did while we were there) but if you have a canopy - like we do - the rain rolls off & you can sit an enjoy everything cooling off because of it! 😁

  • D
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Hills RV Park

    Easy Access

    Really nice pull through sites with water, electric and sewer. $30 per nite. Some shady sites. Very little road noise. No Bathroom or shower access. Plenty of area to walk a dog with nice grass.

  • Greg H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Hills RV Park

    Quiet & Clean

    Can't give them anything more than 3 stars unfortunately. We arrived late afternoon for a simple overnight stay. They're literally on Main St. In the smallest downtown I've ever had the pleasure of spending a night. They have a in ground swimming pool. That's been closed and drained in the not so distant past. You'll have a rare opportunity to wash your clothes at their laundromat. The machines are dated yet clean in good working order, a definite plus for many. Even though they're located in a downtown area. It's still dark enough to get a view of the night sky. Campsites are close together. With a tree shading your camper helpful for keeping cool. A small "yard/patch" of grass at each campsite. Our rigs length truck and camper connected is 47'. We were able to pull thru the campsite and park. Without having to unhook. For a simple overnighter that was just another plus in their favor for us. Other campers were just as friendly as the people who owned and ran the campground. Don't expect to do any shopping. There's a Dollar General directly next door. For any basic needs if your so inclined. For us in a nutshell. The price to hookup to electric and water for a overnight stop. Made it a good spot to stop. They do also have sites with sewer hookups available for a higher fee.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Hills RV Park

    Good find

    Clean, friendly, convenient location just off interstate with Dollar General in walking distance. Nancy is great!


Guide to Platte

Platte, South Dakota sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet above sea level, located in the heart of the Missouri River valley. The surrounding area features rolling prairie landscapes interspersed with river systems that create diverse camping environments. Summer temperatures typically range from 60-90°F with occasional thunderstorms that can develop quickly across the open plains.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At American Creek Campground, visitors can access excellent Missouri River fishing from the dedicated pier. "Perfect view of the Missouri river from my space was terrific," notes one camper, highlighting the riverfront access that makes this location popular with anglers.

Swimming beach access: The swimming areas at Lake Mitchell Campground provide relief from summer heat with dedicated swimming zones. A visitor mentioned, "Had nice showers and bathrooms. Also had coin laundry on site. Playground for kids and swimming area in lake." Note that algae blooms occasionally affect water quality.

Wildlife viewing: Early mornings at Twin Lakes Campground offer spectacular bird watching opportunities. A camper described, "The most spectacular morning of watching the flocks of birds diving at the water to get food with the morning colors in the background I've ever seen. So don't miss that early morning coffee to see that show."

Walking trails: Many campgrounds feature walking paths suitable for all fitness levels. At Buryanek Recreation Area, "It is a nice place and has a nice playground," making it suitable for families wanting light outdoor activity between water-based recreation.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Buryanek Recreation Area receives high marks for its well-designed campsites. "Big sites. A lot of room between sites. Well maintained dirt road to access recreation area. Spacious campground," reports one visitor who appreciated the layout.

River views: Many campers specifically mention the Missouri River views as a highlight. One camper at American Creek Campground shared, "I was only going to stay one night, ended up staying a second. Very easy to get a sight, close to food and general shopping."

Quiet atmosphere: Despite being popular destinations, many campgrounds maintain a peaceful environment. A visitor to North Point Recreation Area noted, "We found this place to be quiet and peaceful. It has been dealing this year with high water and water damage to campsites and trails but the facilities are nice."

Shade coverage: Trees at most campgrounds provide welcome relief from summer sun. "The campgrounds are nice and shady. Restrooms and showers are clean! Price is very reasonable," shared a Lake Mitchell Campground visitor.

What you should know

Access roads can be challenging: Some campgrounds require navigation on unpaved roads. At Twin Lakes Campground, "The long dirt/gravel road surrounding was fun to navigate after a thunderstorm, but not too bad at 35mph." Plan accordingly during wet conditions.

Insect preparation: Bugs can be prevalent, particularly near agricultural areas. "Being so close to that, the flies were the worst we have ever experienced in our lives," reports a Twin Lakes camper. Bring insect repellent and consider a screened shelter.

Weather considerations: Storms develop quickly on the plains. A camper warned, "The storms in the area just appear. We've gone camping out here twice and both ended very scarey." Check forecasts daily and have a severe weather plan.

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds with amenities require advance booking. At North Point Recreation Area, a camper noted, "Reservations: 800-710-2267 or travil.campsd.com. Open year round but Oct 1– April 30 water sourced amenities may be shut off."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Hills RV Park offers family-friendly amenities including a pool (for additional fee). "An excellent choice for staying if traveling across South Dakota. The swimming pool was an absolute total plus for a hot July day," notes a visitor.

Beach activities: Families appreciate the dedicated swimming areas at multiple campgrounds. A North Point Recreation Area camper shared, "Camp site was near beach, fishing dock and playground for the kids!"

Site selection for privacy: For families wanting more seclusion, tent-only areas often provide better spacing. At Lake Mitchell Campground, "If you have a tent I encourage you to choose a tent only site since they are more secluded."

Cultural experiences: For families seeking educational opportunities, glamping close to Platte, South Dakota includes unique cultural stays. The Lakota Youth Development - Tipi Stays provides authentic accommodations with modern conveniences like drinking water, showers, and toilets.

Tips from RVers

Pull-through availability: Armour Lions Park offers convenient pull-through sites for larger rigs. The park is "Very nicely kept with all the amenities," according to a satisfied RVer.

Electrical connections: Some campgrounds have electrical issues to be aware of. "The electrical boxes are so buggy and cobwebby and dusty that it's hard to find a properly grounded working electric box," warns one Armour Lions Park camper.

Dump station access: Many campgrounds offer dump stations rather than full hookups. At Hills RV Park, "Most are full hookup, but there is a on site dump station for those with electric only," making it suitable for shorter stays without sewer connections.

Site length considerations: When reserving, verify your specific site can accommodate your setup. At North Point Recreation Area, a camper advised, "When you are making reservations check site size because there are different lengths."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Platte, SD is Buryanek Recreation Area with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

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