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North Shore Recreation Area Army COE CG is located near the Missouri River in South Dakota, offering flat terrain with grasslands and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Fort Pierre National Grassland and the Oahe Dam, providing opportunities for hiking and fishing.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Map: https://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Portals/23/siteimages/recreation/Sharpe.pdf

Lake Sharpe provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Recreation areas vary from primitive to highly developed areas like the Left Tailrace area located below the dam. Facilities at the Left Tailrace include campsites with electrical hookups, comfort stations with showers, a dump station, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, courtesy dock, picnic shelters, tables, grills, drinking water and playground.

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Location

North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground is located in South Dakota

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Coordinates

44.06640707 N
99.47865597 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2022

North Shore CG

This is a beautiful spot. Unfortunately some people are disrespectful- broken glass, burnt firecrackers etc, destroyed firepit. Then of course there are the nasty biting flies. Bug spray helped some. I put up the clam screen tent to be rid of the flies. At night there seems to be a lot of road traffic to the popup tent camper a few spots down from me. All in all, it Is peaceful during the day and scenic.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground by Deb , August 3, 2022
  • Review photo of North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground by Deb , August 3, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2022

Stopped here on the way back from WY

24 sites total on an embankment right above the river. Sites are all back in with adequate room. Grass is mowed but that is that is the only maintenance done in this area. 

Unfortunately, this area is poorly taken care of and there is a lot of trash at the campsites. People have left garbage at every spot and you see it in all the areas that weren’t mowed.

No electricity or water. Some sites have picnic tables. Partial shade at all sites.

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

North Shore Recreation Area Army COE CG

This CG is tucked away on the north shore of Lake Sharpe, near the Big Bend dam. Most sites have a view of the lake. Most are back-in, with a couple of pull through. Unfortunately, the pull through have the driver's side facing the lake unless you turn around and go against the one way sign. We did this because we had the entire CG to ourselves. Nobody here but us.

The CG needs some love. Though maintained by the COE, it looks like locals use the area as party central, and don't clear out their trash.

The sites are gravel, and reasonably level. Most have a fire pit and picnic table, though ours had neither. This didn't bother us. Lots of flies, and we had a wasp nest nearby. Though they hung around, they weren't aggressive, and we were able to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous fall weather.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground by Chuck N., September 27, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground?

    North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground is located at 1446 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at North Shore Recreation Area Army COE Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.