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Dispersed Camping

North Shore Recreation Area

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North Shore Recreation Area in South Dakota features flat terrain with open spaces. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Missouri River and Lake Oahe for fishing and boating activities.

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Location

North Shore Recreation Area is located in South Dakota

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44.06632145 N
99.47421633 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

2 hrs 21 min from Sioux Falls
2 hrs 50 min from Rapid City
3 hrs 23 min from Sioux City
3 hrs 49 min from Bismarck

Rick M.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2025

Lots of insects, but vetiver oil puts that to an end.

There are a lot of deer flies that when they bite they feel like mosquitoes and other than that the sites are a little bit awkward to get into but it's not unmanageable. I have a bus and I was able to park in one.

It has a dumpster and the lake provides water if you are able to filter it. I don't see a grey dump though.

Month of VisitAugust