Off a gravel road north of the Missouri River, Richland Dam and Recreation Area provides dispersed camping without designated sites. The small dam creates a quiet setting with a clean pit toilet as the only facility. Road conditions become challenging during wet weather, as the clay surface turns slick and can strand vehicles requiring recovery assistance.
Campers should prepare for primitive conditions and consider road accessibility before arrival. The nearby Richland reservoir dispersed camping offers another option just south for those wanting similar dispersed camping along the water.
Map & DirectionsRichland Dam and Recreation Area is located in South Dakota near Fort Pierre
Coordinates
44.14810161752945 N
100.4080339887699 W
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Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
