Boaters, anglers, and walkers will find Griffin City Park well-suited to a Missouri River-focused stay, with a marina and boat launch immediately adjacent to the campground and walking trails running through the green space. The park sits along the river in Pierre, giving campers direct views of the water from the grassy common areas dotted with benches and picnic tables. It's a first-come, first-served setup. No reservations are accepted, so arriving with some flexibility is wise.
The campground has 16 back-in sites arranged side by side, each with 30/50-amp electric hookups and a maximum RV length of 40 feet. Reviewers consistently note the area is well-maintained, and the layout keeps things organized. The dump station and water fill are at the west end, while restrooms and showers are located to the east near the tennis courts. One reviewer notes the area is "very clean and quiet," which appears to hold on lower-occupancy nights. Fees run $25 during the main season, dropping to $10 from November through April, paid via an honor-box drop system.
Tent camping has been reported by at least one reviewer, though a more recent note flags that tents may not be permitted, so contacting the site at 605-773-2527 before arriving is worth the call. No campfires are allowed. Pets are welcome. Cell service is available. Campers wanting a more wooded or remote setup might consider Fischers Lilly Park to the west as a contrast to this in-town, utility-focused stop.
Map & DirectionsGriffin City Park is located in South Dakota near Pierre
Directions
From Jct of US-83 & Sioux St, E 5 blks on Sioux St to Washington, S 2 blks (E)
Coordinates
44.35829189 N
100.34472475 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/13/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/13/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 30 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 5 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 3 hrs 10 min from Bismarck, ND
- 4 hrs 7 min from Sioux City, IA
