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Gunderson Park

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Municipal

Come do some old-school camping, biking, kayaking, and fishing at one of our historic community parks.

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Location

Gunderson Park is located in South Dakota

Coordinates

43.12677597800546 N
96.96595345336539 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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General Info

Atlas_Shrugz

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2023

Clean, well maintained

Stayed overnight here on my ride to Sturgis. The park was very well taken care of with plenty of space for lots of campers and tents. The grass is mowed and nicer than my yard. It is otherwise primitive camping with no amenities like toilet, shower, water. It is close to a country road with occasional traffic. ATV’s are apparently popular as a few came through and were noisy but it was relatively quiet after 11p. I was one of two people there. The park is located just outside of a quaint small town with a couple mom and pop restaurants and a gas station. The townsfolk I encountered were very friendly. I felt very safe at this location. There is a sign at the gate to the park that states camping is only allowed between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Pennington R.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2023

Nice Area!!

Huge level areas. No “designated” spots, that said, pull up a spot and set up. Will accommodate big rigs, but is dry camping. The place has a concrete boat ramp for jon boats and kayaks. No facilities. Good trees and walking paths.

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Month of VisitAugust

Jonah

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2022

Convenient

Quite nice. The park is away from the town and surrounded by water from 3 sides, making it feel decently isolated despite being close to amenities. There's a portapottie, trash cans and a fire pit or two. The highway does pass right by the park, so if you're a light sleeper, might not be the best for you.

Month of VisitOctober

Sawyer M.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 25, 2022

Great Free spot

10/10 would stay again. Great for car camping with a tent. One other group was there. Close to town and seems very safe. Saw someone driving around the loop in the morning apparently just checking in on the space.

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Month of VisitOctober

J T.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2022

well maintained park

Slept here on way from Davenport IA to Rapid City. No services picnic tables designated spots or fire pits. just a loop dirt road with grass and plenty of space to camp on both sides. Slept fine in tent with my german shepherd. just two other vehicles were there, plenty of space to spread out. grass was more wild prairie gras looking, but only 5-6” high.

Month of VisitAugust

Anna W.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Fine for a free night

We stopped late on our way to the Badlands and found a clean little municipal park with a creek and some brick structures. No amenities. We didn’t stay long but it was a safe, free place to pitch a tent.

Month of VisitSeptember