Over 50 state parks and entertainment areas use camping in South Dakota. Comfort stations shut down throughout the cold weather, however camping is welcome year-round in a lot of parks as some are closed due to eagle nesting.
Camping reservations are offered in the majority of state park and recreation areas within 90 days of arrival.
- Make sure to download the newest variation of your web browser.
- Develop an account before you wish to book a campsite.
- Log into your account to conserve time as it saves your preferences.
- Bookings open 90 days from the day you wish to get here except at Custer which is one year beforehand.
- You can discover parks with openings by using the search schedule feature – simply put in your dates and search.
- Ensure to consist of the length and width of your camper to make sure it will fit on the website.
- Find your website on the map by using the map tab or aim to see when your preferred website will be open by utilizing the website accessibility grid tab.
- After an appointment is made, a cancellation fee uses to each site.
- You can transfer or move your website free of charge as long as you keep the same variety of days.
- Save money by making your reservation online at reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com.
When to Reserve
- Appointments are extremely advised to secure a campsite. For summertime weekend stays, most campgrounds and cabins are scheduled within a week of reservations opening. Reservations open 90 days before arrival, except at Custer State Park, which accepts reservations one year before arrival. Camping sites and camping cabins appear both online and through the call center at 7 a.m. CT/ 6 a.m. MT on the first day appointments open. After the booking window has actually opened, reservations can be made at any time.
Payment
- Camping charges need to be paid when bookings are made. Credit card or gift cards are accepted. Only one payment is accepted for multiple-site bookings. A $2 non-refundable booking fee is examined to all phone appointments. A $7.70 per site, non-refundable booking charge applies to non-residents.
Cancelling a Reservation
- Cancellations can be made by accessing your account on the Go Outdoors appointment system or by calling 1.800.710.2267. See the Park Handbook for all modification and cancellation policies.
- Cancellation fees are charged if:
- Cancelling a campground within 7 days of the reservation – cancellation charge is one-half of one night of the outdoor camping charge.
- Cancelling an outdoor camping cabin within one month of the booking – cancellation fee is one-half of one night of the rental fee.
- Cancelling a modern cabin or suite within thirty days of the booking – cancellation cost is one-half of one night of the rental fee.
- Cancelling a lodge within thirty days of the booking – cancellation charge is half of one night of the rental charge.
- Cancelling a camping site at French Creek Horse Camp in Custer State Park within thirty days of the reservation – cancellation cost is one-half of one night of the camping fee.
- The $2 appointment cost that is evaluated to all phone reservations is non-refundable. The $7.70 per site, booking fee that applies to non-residents is non-refundable.
Other Facilities and Lodging Reservations
- Picnic Shelter appointments can be made within 90 days of your arrival (except at Custer).
- Canopies – To book a 20 x 20 foot or 20 x 40 foot canopy for special events held at Newton Hills or Union Grove state parks call 605.987.2263.
- Pierson Ranch – Reserve the kitchenette shelter online at www.campsd.com or by calling 1.800.710.2267.
- Great Earth – Reserve the classrooms, picnic shelter and wedding events by calling 605.213.1036.
- Bear Butte State Park
- Burke Lake Entertainment Area
- Lake Hiddenwood Entertainment Location
- Lake Louise Recreation Area
- Little Moreau Recreation Area
- North Wheeler Leisure Location
- Okobojo Point Entertainment Area
Self-Registration
A friendly face is generally waiting on you at South Dakota state parks. But if we’re not in your home, a self-registration station will allow you to pay all required charges.
Both entryway and camping fees can be paid through self-registration envelopes at these stations:
- Bear Butte
- Burke Lake
- Little Moreau
- North Wheeler
- Okobojo Point
- All Lakeside Use Locations
Simply remove an entryway license envelope or outdoor camping allow from the dispenser, complete the details, enclose the charge and drop it into the tube. Place your temporary license in the lower passenger-side corner of your windscreen. It is your obligation to pay these costs.
Campfire Status
Burning limitations may be enacted by the counties due to dry conditions. Find out more from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture, Department of Wildland Fire.
State parks may likewise forbid campfires in these locations. Please call the individual park directly or go to their webpage for the most present information.
Fire wood Alert
Do not bring out-of-state firewood into South Dakota.
Assist slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer into our state parks:
- Do not bring wood that has been within the quarantine area into any South Dakota state park unless it has a label attached accrediting it as emerald ash borer dealt with and safe to move.
- In parks situated within the quarantine area, outside fire wood must have a label affixed certifying it as emerald ash borer treated and safe to move.
- Firewood is offered for purchase in the parks or from local shops outside the quarantine location.
- Smooth dimensional lumber scraps are appropriate if sized to fit within the firegrate. Wood including nails, screws, or hardware – consisting of rough and pallet lumber – can not be brought into any state park location to be utilized as firewood.
- If you purchase fire wood from a state park within the quarantine location, do not remove it from the park.
Thanks for doing your part to secure our parks from this harmful pest- one that has actually eliminated tens of countless ash trees in a minimum of 32 states.
Searching, Fishing or Camping in South Dakota? The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ site has the outdoor related details you require. Buy your license, get a big game tag and reserve your campsite on-line.