Crystal B.
Legend
LegendWest Unit — Pickerel Lake Recreation Area
Beautiful Lake
Well equipped campground on the lake in South Dakota. Large sites, many are paved. There are cabins available too.
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Roy Lake State Park and Pickerel Lake Recreation Area offer pet-friendly campsites with defined animal policies. Both parks welcome pets in tent sites, RV spots, and cabins while enforcing leash requirements throughout the grounds. Hartford Beach State Park Campground maintains well-groomed sites with access to hiking trails suitable for dogs. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Sisseton, South Dakota. Fort Sisseton State Park Campground provides electric sites with pets allowed, though some visitors note the presence of flies near horse areas. County Line Campground accommodates pets at full-hookup sites with grassy areas between campsites for brief pet relief.
Hiking trails at Sica Hollow State Park Campground allow leashed dogs on maintained pathways near streams and small waterfalls, providing one of the most interesting hiking opportunities in this region of South Dakota. Pet owners should be prepared for varying terrain and occasional wildlife encounters. Camp Dakotah primarily serves as a working man's campground with closely spaced sites and limited recreational space for pets. During summer months, Roy Lake's swimming areas remain separate from pet use areas. Most campgrounds provide trash disposal for pet waste, though facilities vary by location. Water access points at Hartford Beach and Roy Lake offer opportunities for dogs that enjoy swimming, with several shoreline access points available during camping season.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Sisseton (27)
1. Sica Hollow State Park Campground
"Hiking trails. Well maintained. Horse trails available."
"Trash, pit toilets, corals but there are well maintained trails that go throughout and streams and small waterfalls. Some of the most interesting hiking on this end of the state."
2. City Park
from $10 - $35 / night
Check Availability3. Camp Dakotah
4. West Unit — Pickerel Lake Recreation Area
"Well equipped campground on the lake in South Dakota. Large sites, many are paved. There are cabins available too."
"We walked around camp and found cabins sprinkled throughout. A vault toilet is right next to the shower house leaving me wondering why they’re so close."
from $26 - $55 / night
Check Availability5. Roy Lake East — Roy Lake State Park
"Located in the picturesque Coteau Des Prairies, Roy Lake State Park consists of two small units nestled on the northeast and northwest shores of Roy Lake. 95% of the state park is campground."
"Campground has canoe rentals, playground, beach, Disc Golf course, hinking path to an island and two boat docks."
from $15 - $55 / night
Check Availability6. East Unit — Pickerel Lake Recreation Area
"Would like a few more hiking trails."
from $26 - $55 / night
Check Availability7. Roy Lake West — Roy Lake State Park
"This is a large campground with lakeside campsites available. Hiking trails, beach, boating, paddling area. Campground has nice views and is well maintained."
"Well maintained park with great fishing at Roy and many other surrounding lakes!"
from $15 - $155 / night
Check Availability8. Hartford Beach State Park Campground
"Nice place on South Dakota side of Big Stone lake."
"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."
9. Fort Sisseton State Park Campground
"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."
"Lots of camping extremely well maintained grounds and buildings and a good set of trails, along with access to a lake. The showers are gorgeous, there are cabins, wood for sale and all amenities."
10. County Line Campground
"It is near a very small town and close to the Interstate (less than one mile). The pull through sites are somewhat close together with no foliage to offer privacy but it is clean and well kept."
"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."
from $10 - $50 / night
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- 1 hr 10 min from Fargo, ND
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- 2 hrs 10 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 2 hrs 28 min from St. Cloud, MN
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Kyle B.
GuideMeadowbrook Area Campground — Big Stone Lake State Park
Border View
We were able to grab a quite corner spot with a great view of the lake looking over to South Dakota. There are canoe rentals an ok trail system and a great swimming beach.
- JJohn M.
ScoutHartford Beach State Park Campground
This place is trimmed to the 9s
Very friendly staff, very well kept. The showers & other facilities we're cleaned every morning. Maybe more. It is clean At 21.00 it is a bargain. The sites all have electricity, picnic tables & fire ring. Lots of firewood available for donations. Nice place on South Dakota side of Big Stone lake.
Veronica S.LegendRoy Lake East — Roy Lake State Park
Nice CG. Would stay again.
Located in the picturesque Coteau Des Prairies, Roy Lake State Park consists of two small units nestled on the northeast and northwest shores of Roy Lake.
95% of the state park is campground. There are a few tent sites, many RV sites, cabins, and a lodge suite (not sure on quantity) above the campground store/commons area. The store has some Roy Lake State Park branded items and some random foods, drinks, and camping tools. I wouldn’t put stock in them having exactly what you need/want — it’s very small. The commons area has giant picture windows overlooking the lake, a TV, comfy furniture, board games, a rotating pizza cooker, and a few other random things. There is also an outside seating area that overlooks the lake.
I stayed in the east unit, which is smaller and slightly calmer than the west unit. Each side has boat ramps, beaches (smaller on the east side), cabins, and playground.
Monday through Thursday morning in June, it was very quiet, with very few other campers. It was amazing. On Thursday, people started rushing in like a flash flood. It filled up almost completely and things got a bit noisier, but it was still quiet during quiet hours. I left on Friday, so I can’t attest to weekend behavior.
The bathhouse was nice and pretty clean. Heated with free, untimed showers. Very nice, but a long walk from our site.
We stayed in tent site T6, which shares a space with T7. T7 has a nice lake access spot that we used (before campers came on Thursday) to put in our kayak, swim, and fish. T7 is a lot smaller than T6, but T6 doesn’t have its own beach access. For these sites you must park in the parking area, and walk to the site. For some extra steps, you are afforded some privacy and a more natury feel. The cattail-filled field in front of our site lit up with lightning bugs at dusk.
The campground has tons of mature native trees. There is a lot of lawn, but they don’t spray it with chemicals, which I appreciate. Be warned that this means this park (and others nearby, like Sica Hollow) will have thistles, so bring closed shoes for hikes. We saw turtles, snakes, squirrels, ground squirrels, deer, rabbits, pelicans, ducks, geese, seagulls, tons of other birds, fish, and more — just in this park.
Roy Lake was clear in June, though I didn’t get to paddle as much as I had planned due to wind. It’s a pretty decent size (3 sq miles) and just one of hundreds of lakes in the glacial lakes area. The whole coteau area was so beautiful. Definitely worth reading up on the geology of the area before coming.
There is a bit more hiking in the area than is listed on AllTrails. I’ll include a picture of the trail map for Roy Lake State Park, which you can find at the campground store (outside on the wall) and also in the SD GFP app. There is also some hiking at Sica Hollow SP, Pickerel Lake Rec Area, and Waubay National Wildlife Refuge (these trails are also not on AllTrails, a few miles and a pretty tall and scary observation tower).
Closest decent sized grocery store and other needs are in Sisseton, a half hour drive through very picturesque countryside.
Though surrounded by water, the mosquitoes were never bad. Look at weather for Lake City, not Sisseton, as the elevation and wind over the lake (on the east side) mean cooler weather. We experienced severe enough storm during our stay that we sheltered in our car. We felt safe that the bathhouse would be a sufficient tornado shelter in that event. After the storm there were straight line winds attempting to flatten our tent, but there were no limbs down in the park, which means they watch for, and clear, deadfall risks.
The cell service was as good as it can get. We were actually able to stream videos on it. Don’t count on getting firewood from the host at the east unit. Get it from a nearby town or possibly the store in the west unit (though I don’t know its hours).
We stayed at this park while my son was attending a day camp in Sisseton. I will pick this campground again if he chooses to attend the camp in the future.
Leos P.GuideFort Sisseton State Park Campground
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.
- Crystal B.Legend
Hankinson City Park
City campground with many recreational attractions adjacent to it.
This campground is situated adjacent to many recreational activities such as basketball, pickle ball, tennis, park, walking trail. Sites are grassy and walking distance to businesses.
- 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
- Jillian S.Guide
Meadowbrook Area Campground — Big Stone Lake State Park
Quiet, clean state park
Nice, clean campground. A few of the tent sites had lake views with even a few having short paths right to the waters edge. All sites are drive in with not much privacy in between, but it was enough for me. I stayed in site 9, but would probably choose site 14 for better views next time. Even though the dnr website says the office is open daily, the office at this campground is unmanned except for the weekend, and even then, limited hours. Bring change for firewood ($6). Not much for hiking paths. There is another section of the state park that's about 11 miles north. There is a beach and boat landing near the campground, although the lake was starting to look pretty scuzzy when I was there at the end of July.
Ason S.
RangerHartford Beach State Park Campground
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.
Guide to Sisseton
Pet-friendly campgrounds near Sisseton, South Dakota often provide special accommodations for travelers with dogs. The region sits in the northeastern corner of the state at approximately 1,200 feet elevation, where lakes and prairie landscapes blend together. Camping season typically runs May through September, with some sites remaining open year-round for hardier visitors.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Roy Lake State Park offers excellent fishing access with multiple species available. "Roy Lake has great fishing at Roy and many other surrounding lakes," reports Alex R. at Roy Lake West.
Trail exploration: The forested areas provide hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. At Hartford Beach State Park Campground, "There are nice hiking trails. The dock and bridge near our site were a nice surprise," mentions Ason S.
Historical sites: Fort Sisseton State Park connects visitors with regional history. "It was fun to explore the historical buildings. A couple of wild turkeys came by in the evening," notes Leslie B., highlighting the park's educational component.
What campers like
Lake access: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Sisseton feature lakefront access for swimming and boating. At Hartford Beach, "Sites near the lake are very wooded, a bit smaller and pretty uneven. We really liked the sites near the lake because we like the trees and lake views," explains Clarke N.
Site spacing: County Line Campground provides full-hookup sites with some breathing room. "The spots are mostly side by side, with grass patches between though there are bigger campsites available," reports Chelsea R., highlighting the space for pet relief areas.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers enhance the camping experience. Neil T. notes about Hartford Beach State Park: "Cleanliness: Exceptional. Facilities: Updated and well maintained."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Some facilities may not operate year-round. "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," mentions Chelsea R. about County Line Campground.
Site variations: Dog owners should research specific sites for best fit. "There are 2 separate camp areas with 2 completely different types of sites. The upper sites are HUGE and very nice!" explains Clarke N.
Horse areas: Fort Sisseton State Park Campground has designated areas for horses that might affect campsites nearby. "Only downside is that campsite was fly infested. It was pretty clean so I think the flies came from horse areas," reports Leslie B.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds include play areas for children. "Beach was nice! It was a decent walk there, but at least had a trail to the beach. Nice playground too," notes Ason S. about Hartford Beach State Park.
Activities beyond hiking: Pickerel Lake Recreation Area offers multiple recreation options. "Campground has canoe rentals, playground, beach, Disc Golf course, hiking path to an island and two boat docks," explains Jordan H., highlighting amenities that keep families engaged.
Quiet locations: For families seeking peaceful settings, timing matters. Neil T. reports about Hartford Beach: "Almost empty on Monday night. Quiet natural lake setting. Only 4 sites were occupied out of 30 or so. Completely quiet all evening."
Tips from RVers
Site angles: Pay attention to site layout when making reservations. "Some sites on the west area are rather sharply angled. Well-maintained. Friendly staff," advises Gerard J. about Roy Lake West campground.
Utility placement: Consider extension cord needs at certain sites. "The electric hook up is pretty far from the picnic table/fire ring area. Have a long cord," suggests Neil T.
Working campers: Camp Dakotah primarily serves workers rather than recreational campers. "We realized the campground was a man camp. Semis, heavy equipment, and discarded appliances were part of the camp area. 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 campground," warns Leos P.
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