This state forest is expansive with lots of trails popular with mountain bikers. It is a bit challenging to reach with a large(ish) van like ours. Narrow, winding roads take you to the Forest entrance. Campground was quiet with few campers in mid-May. The weather was hot and buggy when we visited. We did find a few ticks. Campground does have playgrounds, showers, electric hook-ups, and a dump station.

This campground is a short hike away from beautiful trails that overlook the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers. The boardwalk trails also lead to a small falls and more. Site 51, where we stayed, is near trailhead but on a slight slope. Showers, water, dump station available here, no playground

Electric, water, and dump station available here. In the trees, shaded, and a short walk along a pleasant trail to the Missouri River. The trail system, which is accessible from campground, is great. We were in site 18, which is near the playground. In busier months, that part of the campground could get loud.

We spent one night at Faulkton City Park where there were six hook-ups (10, 30, and 50 amps). Bathrooms were very clean (bathroom doubled as tornado shelter), park was well-kept with nice playground and gardens. Camping is donation-based, water wasn’t turned on for season yet. Small grocery store and fuel nearby.

Camped at site 27E, which was close to showers/bathrooms and playground. Site was on water’s edge. Campground is large and was nearly full on a Friday night so it was somewhat loud. Lots of people fishing and boating, overall a great experience.

We had site 59, which was one of the best sites for RVs. It backed up to national forest land, where we saw deer. No road noise at back of campground, very peaceful. Clean bathrooms and extremely friendly staff. I would go back!

This is a great boondocking spot just beyond the busyness of Mount Rushmore. In early May it was quiet with just a handful of vans and one tent. One pit toilet and nearby trails. Worth the visit!