Big Sioux Recreation Area
South Dakota State Park
Write a Review 410 W Park St. Brandon, SD 57005 605-582-7243 Reservations: 800-710-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.5727, -96.5945
Overview of Big Sioux Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $27
Reported by camper-845177 on 8/22/2023
Longest RV Reported: 45 feet (Class A)
Reported by ImagineWhere on 9/4/2018
Number of Sites 50
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,312 ft / 399 m
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 605-582-7243
swgodale asked on 9/24/2021
Are there pull-thru campsites at Big Sioux Recreation Area? Thanks!
Reviews of Big Sioux Recreation Area 31 people have reviewed this location.
Reviewed 8/17/2020
Nightly rate: | $23 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 24 |
We needed a quick stop so we could head on to our next adventure in South Dakota. The park is easy to navigate which was nice because we showed up once it was dark. We found our spot, had a great canopy of trees over our tent, & it felt very private even though there were a few other campers near us. Park is clean, bathrooms are clean,... more
We needed a quick stop so we could head on to our next adventure in South Dakota. The park is easy to navigate which was nice because we showed up once it was dark. We found our spot, had a great canopy of trees over our tent, & it felt very private even though there were a few other campers near us. Park is clean, bathrooms are clean, & it was everything we needed.
katepantier would stay here again
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“Nice”
Reviewed 7/21/2020
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 12 E |
Just passing through on our way north. New showers/bathrooms are nice. There’s an $8 entry fee into park and a $7.70 Non-Resident free (two nights = $34 p/night). Green campground with lots of trees and grass. Cell service is poor but that’s T-Mobile for ya. Near Sioux Falls. Weather is beautiful especially when coming out of Texas and... more
Just passing through on our way north. New showers/bathrooms are nice. There’s an $8 entry fee into park and a $7.70 Non-Resident free (two nights = $34 p/night). Green campground with lots of trees and grass. Cell service is poor but that’s T-Mobile for ya. Near Sioux Falls. Weather is beautiful especially when coming out of Texas and Missouri.
Lane would stay here again
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“Big shady sites”
Reviewed 7/3/2020
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 30E |
Super happy with the size of the sites and it made it easy to socially distance from neighbors and enjoy outside. Our site (30E) had nice view of the grassy field. We drove right in to avoid staff interaction but they did approach us at the site to verify we the $8 vehicle license. I recommend they add that fee to campground booking sy... more
Super happy with the size of the sites and it made it easy to socially distance from neighbors and enjoy outside. Our site (30E) had nice view of the grassy field. We drove right in to avoid staff interaction but they did approach us at the site to verify we the $8 vehicle license. I recommend they add that fee to campground booking system so stay can be truly contactless. Only downside is that we found a tick on our dog a few hours after leaving at a gas stop. Unclear if it came from this site or not but he was near the tall grass.
sunsets77 would stay here again
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“Clean, Quiet and Close to Sioux Falls”
Reviewed 6/15/2020
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 48 |
Nice campground. There’s a non-resident fee and they also charge $8 entry to the park whether you have a site or not. If you do a lot in SD you can buy an annual state park pass. 3 tent sites near playground are not drive up but the parking area is very close.
RobCam72 would stay here again
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“Very nice, spacious sites”
Reviewed 6/6/2020
Nightly rate: | $28 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 30E |
RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
Really nice campground, wide spacious sites, lots of trees, bathrooms/showers were very clean, staff patrolled the area and was very friendly, bike trails. Not too far from downtown Sioux Falls. 50A, no water/sewer. Site 30E had DISH coverage.
Ray & Terri would stay here again
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“Convenient to Sioux Falls”
Reviewed 10/25/2019
Nightly rate: | $28 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 38 |
RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
We have stayed at this park several times this past year. They had flooding issues most of the year and many of the trails were closed due to high water. Services are 30/50 amp electric. You can fill up with fresh water at the dump station, The bathrooms are clean and showers have hot water. There are many nice walking/hiking trails. W... more
We have stayed at this park several times this past year. They had flooding issues most of the year and many of the trails were closed due to high water. Services are 30/50 amp electric. You can fill up with fresh water at the dump station, The bathrooms are clean and showers have hot water. There are many nice walking/hiking trails. We especially enjoyed hiking the Valley of the Giants trail this visit. There are lots of OTA TV stations to choose from. As with all SD State Parks, you need to pay for a vehicle pass which is $6 per day or $30 for the annual pass. As of 1/1/2020, the sites and vehicle passes are be going up, but still a great deal. This location is very convenient to Sioux Falls and that is why we stay here!
Lovingthervlife would stay here again
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“Quiet and Peaceful ”
Reviewed 9/9/2019
Nightly rate: | $29 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 46E |
A nice place to spend the night on our way from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Other reviewers nailed it regarding site cleanliness, size and great restrooms! We did have to buy 2 vehicle passes at $6 for each day. Since we’re going to be in South Dakota state parks for a week we purchased 2 year-long passes. You buy the first for $30 and... more
A nice place to spend the night on our way from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Other reviewers nailed it regarding site cleanliness, size and great restrooms!
We did have to buy 2 vehicle passes at $6 for each day. Since we’re going to be in South Dakota state parks for a week we purchased 2 year-long passes. You buy the first for $30 and get the second for half price = $45.
Louisa would stay here again
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“Best Shower Ever!”
Reviewed 8/3/2019
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 20E |
RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
We agree with prior reviews, this place is a gem! Enjoyed plenty of bike, hike and horse trails during our stay, and they’re working hard to alleviate high water problems. But, the showers! Big, clean, commercial tile and fixtures, privacy, great water temps and pressure. We went even when we didn’t need to. All campgrounds should use ... more
We agree with prior reviews, this place is a gem! Enjoyed plenty of bike, hike and horse trails during our stay, and they’re working hard to alleviate high water problems. But, the showers! Big, clean, commercial tile and fixtures, privacy, great water temps and pressure. We went even when we didn’t need to. All campgrounds should use these as a model of how to do showers right. Verizon service was adequate at 2 bars, and AT&T with 3. Sites are large, plenty of shade...close to services. Quiet and dark (at night) during our stay. Would have liked to stay longer...
Where’s the Beav? would stay here again
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“Nice place”
Reviewed 7/16/2019
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 35E |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
We needed a place for 1 night around Sioux Falls and this place fit the bill, Friendly staff and easy access to water and dump station right as you come in. I only gave it 4 stars on cleanliness because the fire pit was full of trash when we arrived. But every other aspect of the park was clean and nice
Godt’s on the Go would stay here again
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“Excellent state park”
Reviewed 9/4/2018
Nightly rate: | $23 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 33E |
RV Length: | 45' (Class A) |
We are full time, domiciled in South Dakota. For our 3 night stay, we didn’t need water/sewer, just 50A. I dinged it one star for site quality because it's not full-hookup, then added it back because of the price. We also wanted to be close to Dakota Post, our mail forwarder. This park is more than perfect. There was easy access for ou... more
We are full time, domiciled in South Dakota. For our 3 night stay, we didn’t need water/sewer, just 50A. I dinged it one star for site quality because it's not full-hookup, then added it back because of the price. We also wanted to be close to Dakota Post, our mail forwarder. This park is more than perfect. There was easy access for our 45ft coach. The 70ft site was large enough for the coach and our tow car. The spacing between sites is good. The tree shade is perfect. Right behind our site is a bike path next to the river.
The front office reception was excellent, we didn’t even have to get out, they came to the coach. Rather than paying $6/day for parking, we got the $30 annual state park pass as we will use it at other parks.
Being close to the residential areas there was good cell reception. Within a few miles, there are plenty of food and shopping options.
We arrived on Labor Day when we knew most people would be leaving and the campground is maybe 1/3rd full now.
This will definitely be our goto site for visiting Sioux Falls.
ImagineWhere would stay here again
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Big Sioux Recreation Area – Brandon, SD
Big Sioux Recreation Area in Brandon, South Dakota is part of the State Park system and lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River. South Dakota’s largest city, Sioux Falls, is a short drive. The c...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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