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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Selby, SD

29 Reviews

Swan Creek Recreation Area accommodates pets at its 18 sites on Lake Oahe. The well-maintained grounds include clean restrooms with free hot showers and electric hookups for RVs. Pets must remain leashed at all times while in the park, with designated pet walking areas away from the swimming beaches. Indian Creek Recreation Area offers pet-friendly cabins along with tent and RV sites, making it a versatile option for travelers with dogs. All sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to trash collection, creating a comfortable camping experience. The campground experiences heavy early morning traffic due to fishing activities, as it provides the only boat access to the lake for miles.

West Whitlock Recreation Area provides excellent pet-friendly camping with electric hookups and access to the Missouri River for dogs that enjoy swimming. The recreation area maintains several walking paths along the shoreline where leashed pets can exercise. For campers seeking more amenities, Country Cabins & RV Park in Mobridge (approximately 20 miles from Selby) offers full hookups including 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections at pet-friendly sites. Both tent campers and RV owners can find suitable accommodations throughout the region, with most campgrounds maintaining pet-friendly policies year-round. The grounds drain quickly after rain, an important consideration when camping with pets in this area where weather can change rapidly.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Selby, South Dakota (18)

    1. Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Selby, SD
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 765-9410

    "Bridge was out the former way in but walked a trail and found the new entrance. Nice, small park and campground. Pit toilets and cell service was weak but great place for a night."

    "There is no longer a lake here. It is difficult to find, and down several miles of well maintained dusty gravel roads. There isn't any signage (at least from the direction we came)."

    2. Lazy Sy Acres

    1 Review
    Glenham, SD
    12 miles

    $15 / night

    "Driving down muddy, rural roads brought up thoughts of this year’s extra snow and rain totals. It’s nice to immerse yourself in the results to open viewpoints. "

    3. Indian Creek Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Mobridge, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 710-2267

    "Our site was beautiful, right next to the river. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Showers were hot and free.

    The store was open and sold us beer.

    Verizon coverage was good."

    "Late in the season so quiet but close to town and rode in on my bike. Nice sites with a good view of the water."

    4. Swan Creek Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Glenham, SD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 765-9410

    "Heavy early morning traffic due to this being the only access to the lake for miles. Clean and well taken care of. Free showers that are well cared for with very hot water. Will be back!"

    5. Country Cabins & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Mobridge, SD
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 845-2267

    "Close to Tr 12. Small town of mobridge has groceries and gas"

    6. D & S Campground & Lodge

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    Selby, SD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 229-1739

    7. Lakeside City Park - Eureka

    1 Review
    Selby, SD
    26 miles
    Website

    8. West Pollock Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Mobridge, SD
    30 miles

    $20 / night

    "Lake looks like it would be great for going out on a boat and fishing. Nice looking playground as well. They did have a dump station as well as potable water, but not at the sites."

    9. West Whitlock Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Glenham, SD
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 765-9410

    "Dogs allowed we day camped here and enjoyed it alot. There was not a ton of traffic."

    "Site was close to water so pup could swim a few times during the day. Staff was very helpful. When I made reservation a couple of months ago, there were only a few sites to choose from."

    10. Big Pines

    5 Reviews
    Pierre, SD
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-4054

    $25 - $100 / night

    "Very close to Custer for stores and restaurants. Just a wonderful camp site . Nice trails to walk . One of my favorite finds!!!!"

    "Campground was peaceful, set in the trees, and we saw hot air balloons over head in the morning with some friendly wild turkeys walking through. Overall, awesome with clean bathroom shower."

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29 Reviews of 18 Selby Campgrounds

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2019

    Lazy Sy Acres

    Relaxing farm stay

     Driving down muddy, rural roads brought up thoughts of this year’s extra snow and rain totals. It’s nice to immerse yourself in the results to open viewpoints. 

    Michael met me and walked me over to the camp area- after letting his 3 dogs greet me. He has a large gravel lot with an electric hookup. He spent time leveling it off so set up was a breeze. Nobody was staying in the guest house so we were able to use a bathroom that reminds me of a fancy hotel. 

    Looking around you find yourself surrounded by farm life. An old barn houses a group of cats. Hay is in this one for their horses to add to their diet. The land goes forever and life slows down. 

    Michael walked over with his dogs and invited me to walk the property line. This ended up being a couple hours of education and conversation. Michael has worked with government programs to make portions of this retired farm natural grasslands. He planted rows of cedars, plums, chokecherry and pear to attract pheasants- deer appreciate it too. He showed me his endless battle with wormwood crowding out the native species. Water formed a lake where there never is one and almost flooded out their neighbor. Lazy Sy is elevated but they are still fighting the water off this year. My dog found companionship with the farm dogs and we felt welcome and right at home. 

    Besides walking around the farm, we stopped in town right on the Missouri River. There are a number of restaurants and stores as well as a few State Recreation Areas to explore. 

    Our stay was very comfortable and easy. Welcomed into another lifestyle, conversation bridged the gap quickly. You will love this simple slowdown of life.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Sage Creek Wilderness Area

    Backpacking with Bison

    Please note that this is NOT the designated Sage Creek campground but the wilderness area that allows for very primitive tent camping. You park off of Rim Road where there is a small lot and a place to register (whether you're day-hiking or staying over night). You hike down into the high prarie and keep wide eye out for bison ( there are over 600 in the badlands!). Make sure that when you do come across wildlife, especially bison, that you give them ample space, do not appear aggressive and definitely don't try to pet them. You must hike in with your food and plenty of water, because the water in Sage Creek is not able to be filtered. It is very easy to spend hours and days exploring the beautiful land and jagged rock, but you must be prepared. From what we saw and what we researched, rarely do people go out and backpack and camp in this wilderness area. I would recommend this to only those who have enough experience backpacking and who know how to prepare themselves, as you will not be near any people or amenities.

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

    Lakeside City Park - Eureka

    Nice overnighter.

    This campground has 18 sites. 1 - 13 are 30 - 20 amp service. Sites 14 - 18 are 50 - 30 -20 amp service. Located centrally in the park is a tornado shelter, kind of a nice touch. There are 4 fire pits to share between 18 sites. There is no sewer at locations. No water at locations, but they do have a hydrant located near the garbage dumpster. Bathrooms are OK clean. Showers are free. Campground is located next to high school athletic fields, so was very busy on Friday night. There is a beautiful Veterans Memorial across the street that was nice to walk through. Also across the street is a boat ramp and parking for a nice little lake. Grounds were mowed nicely and fairly clean of litter.

  • Jesse S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2020

    West Whitlock Recreation Area

    Good fishing spot

    Nice little fishing spot. Dogs allowed we day camped here and enjoyed it alot. There was not a ton of traffic.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area

    Has a new entrance

    Bridge was out the former way in but walked a trail and found the new entrance. Nice, small park and campground. Pit toilets and cell service was weak but great place for a night.

  • T
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Big Pines

    Super great find near Rushmore and crazy hirsen

    This was a great campsite . Water and electric hookup . Clean bathrooms and showers . Super friendly hosts ...seriously helpful and service was amazing. Very close to Custer for stores and restaurants. Just a wonderful camp site . Nice trails to walk . One of my favorite finds!!!!

  • Bill M.
    Dec. 1, 2018

    Swan Creek Recreation Area

    Busy little campground

    Nice little campground mainly geared towards fishing. Heavy early morning traffic due to this being the only access to the lake for miles. Clean and well taken care of. Free showers that are well cared for with very hot water. Will be back!

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2024

    Lake Hoskins RV Park & Campground

    Cute park for locals or someone passing through for a night

    We don't have time to stay but we definitely wanted to stop and see it. The park is small it has a couple of boat ramps some fishing docks playground toilets which were closed water which was off and looks like several people probably camp here long-term probably for a special rate. It's cute lots of trees the dam is within walking distance I'll put up some pictures if you needed a place to stay for the night I totally stay here.

  • Charles C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2020

    East Whitlock Recreation Area

    Primitive Camping on the Beach, too costly

    We needed a place to spend the night, and with COVID many areas were closed.  The ones that were full were packed.  This site had everything I wanted, which was simply a place to spend the night.  We parked in the grass, Vault toilet was close by.

    People were camping with their rigs right on the beach which was nice. There were a few picnic tables and small pits or grills. There was a vault toilet. Yet$16 a night plus another$8 each day for the entry fee made for a very expensive overnight and Very Primitive camping experience. If you are a local or have an annual pass, you might get off on the fishing and camping your rig on the beach for a week or so, but to pricey for the rest of us.

Guide to Selby

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

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Selby

Pet-friendly campgrounds include serene settings

  • Swan Creek Recreation Area features well-maintained sites and is ideal for pet owners looking for a relaxing camping experience.
  • Experience the charm of Lazy Sy Acres, where you can immerse yourself in farm life while your pet enjoys the open space.
  • Country Cabins & RV Park provides ample room for pets to roam, along with convenient amenities for a comfortable stay.

Dog owners appreciate convenient amenities

  • D & S Campground & Lodge offers electric hookups and easy access for RVs, making it a practical choice for pet owners.
  • At West Whitlock Recreation Area, you’ll find clean facilities and a welcoming atmosphere for both you and your pet.
  • Bob's Resort features spacious sites and essential amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your furry companion.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Selby, SD is Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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