Best Equestrian Camping near Sisseton, SD

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Sisseton, SD has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Sisseton, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Sisseton, South Dakota (3)

    1. Sica Hollow State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Lake City, SD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 448-5701

    "This is a horse campground with very basic services. Trash, pit toilets, corals but there are well maintained trails that go throughout and streams and small waterfalls."

    2. Hankinson Hills Campground

    5 Reviews
    Hankinson, ND
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (701) 683-4342

    $10 / night

    "There’s a loop for horse camping and a loop for non horse camping. Each site has a fire ring and a nice table, most spaces have trees to provide shade."

    "The campground is well maintained and the trail had just been mowed. Unfortunately there are stickers and poor tuck found a number of them. We still had fun."

    3. Joy Ranch

    1 Review
    Watertown, SD
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 886-4622

    $20 / night

    "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!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Sisseton, SD

7 Reviews of 3 Sisseton Campgrounds


  • Katie L.
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Hankinson Hills Campground

    Beautiful stay in the grasslands

    Well maintained campground, has water and multiple vault toilets. There’s a loop for horse camping and a loop for non horse camping. Each site has a fire ring and a nice table, most spaces have trees to provide shade. Verizon works okay, not great but I had a bar or two. Can hear trains running by every so often. Only downside was the abundance of biting flies and mosquitoes.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Sica Hollow State Park Campground

    I think this area is surprising

    This is a horse campground with very basic services. 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. Only 11 or so spots and very little shade and it has been surprisingly busy. I will do as much as I can on the trail system.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Hankinson Hills Campground

    Really pretty and quiet

    I was lucky enough to get a spot far under the trees. It was quite private and even though it was labor day weekend, it was quiet and peaceful. Good cell service, I was able to work on Friday via my hot spot. The campground is well maintained and the trail had just been mowed. Unfortunately there are stickers and poor tuck found a number of them. We still had fun.

  • M
    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!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2024

    Hankinson Hills Campground

    Great place to overnight

    There are gorgeous sites well spaced and lots of shade. Trails to bike ride around. No motorized vehicles allowed so it's quiet. Road in was good gravel. Picnic tables, fire rings and pit toilets. $10 / night. Great find.

  • Doug W.
    Jan. 10, 2021

    Hankinson Hills Campground

    Very quiet, well off the beaten path

    We spent a night there in the fall.  It is well off the main road but the dirt road is passable with any rig.  The sites are varied, well kept and some will fit larger rigs.  It is typical forest service dry camping.  There is a hiking trail that circles this small grassland about 5 or 6 miles long.  

    What is unique about this place is that is an original remnant of the oak/grass prairies that used to cover extensive areas where the forest met the plains.  There is grazing in the grassland but it is very quiet and no light pollution.  Cell service was actually pretty good.

  • Brendon K.
    Jun. 19, 2020

    Hankinson Hills Campground

    Quiet, almost

    Showed up on a Thursday night, and I am the sole camper in the entire place. Nicely set up, and seems well cared for. Only problem: there are cows everywhere. You go though cow pastures to get to the campground and they are just sitting at the fence line mooing. Hopefully they shut up soon so I can get some sleep.


Guide to Sisseton

Horse camping in South Dakota offers a unique blend of scenic landscapes and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for riders and their horses.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Hankinson Hills Campground, you can enjoy well-maintained trails that are ideal for horseback riding, surrounded by beautiful grasslands.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

Tips for equestrian camping near Sisseton, South Dakota

  • When visiting Joy Ranch, take advantage of the electric hookups and water facilities to ensure a convenient experience for both you and your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Sisseton, SD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Sisseton, SD is Sica Hollow State Park Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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