Byre Lake Recreation Area
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review 239th St. Kennebec, SD 57544 605-869-2263GPS: 43.9297, -99.8359
Location submitted by: AL
Overview of Byre Lake Recreation Area
Must reserve and pay for sites with electricity and get a key to access the electric box. Dry sites are free.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-798626 on 10/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by L&K Full Time on 10/3/2021
Number of Sites 13
Pad Type grass
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,673 ft / 509 m
Max Stay 5
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Byre Lake Recreation Area 38 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 16 Users
Last reported 5/5/2024
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Last reported 7/12/2023
Confirmed by 10 Users
Last reported 10/3/2024
“Excellent Stop close to I 90”
Reviewed 10/3/2024
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Only a few other campers, there, quiet and accessible
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T-Mobile 5G
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“Quiet and pretty”
Reviewed 5/5/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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Lots of birds, not many people. We pulled in about 7pm on a Sunday night in early May and no one else there. A truck camper came in about an hour after us and parked at the other end of the camping area. Really beautiful lake. Amenities not well maintained but we didn't really need anything. Dumpster available for garbage. Road in is d... more
Lots of birds, not many people. We pulled in about 7pm on a Sunday night in early May and no one else there. A truck camper came in about an hour after us and parked at the other end of the camping area. Really beautiful lake. Amenities not well maintained but we didn't really need anything. Dumpster available for garbage. Road in is dirt and looks like it would not be fun if wet. Camping area is grass and we only stayed one night since we were expecting storms the next day and didn't want to get stuck. I think this would be a great spot if the weather were nice for a few days. Diesel/Gas available in Kennebec, but it is expensive - about 50 cents more a gallon than if you get it back at the Pilot to the West. Great overnight stop for us. If you want to use the electric, you have to get a key to the padlock on the electric box and pay by calling the office number posted on the sign. Free for no services, electric is $20 per night. Windy so we were not able to kayak, but looks like it would be a good swimming/kayaking lake in the summer time. Some trash laying around but not too bad.
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ParkinInParadise would stay here again
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“Wonderful location just minutes from 90. Well maintained. Highly recommend. ”
Reviewed 4/25/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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I arrived at sunset-looking to get out of the wind. Missed the turn due to gps instructions. Look for the sign -don’t follow gps.
It is a beautiful spot - level and well maintained.
I am sure this odd busy by the local community during the summer but quiet night.
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camper-916894 would stay here again
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“Very peaceful but close to I-90”
Reviewed 1/13/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I camped in mid December and was the only one there. Nice level spot with trees for my tent overlooking the lake Fire ring, picnic table and an electric outlet at the picnic pavilion near the lake let me charge my phone. Night sky was amazing. I heard coyotes howl as the sun went down and saw pheasant near the lake. The campground ... more
I camped in mid December and was the only one there. Nice level spot with trees for my tent overlooking the lake Fire ring, picnic table and an electric outlet at the picnic pavilion near the lake let me charge my phone. Night sky was amazing. I heard coyotes howl as the sun went down and saw pheasant near the lake. The campground is open year round unless snow prevents the road from being plowed.
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camper-897985 would stay here again
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“Beautiful”
Reviewed 9/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Was a great place to stop on our drive from Chicago, arrived at 8PM. Woke up with a beautiful sunrise and the view of the lake. Can’t ask for anything better, plus free for tent camping.
camper-868476 would stay here again
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“Flies”
Reviewed 7/28/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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We called and reserved a key for electric for 3 nights. This place is beautiful and the lake is awesome. Very very hot the days we were there and then the flies came. Biting ones. We couldn’t even sit outside. The next day was the same plus mosquitoes covered our truck and camper. We did leave a day early and received a refund. Would h... more
We called and reserved a key for electric for 3 nights. This place is beautiful and the lake is awesome. Very very hot the days we were there and then the flies came. Biting ones. We couldn’t even sit outside. The next day was the same plus mosquitoes covered our truck and camper. We did leave a day early and received a refund. Would have loved to stay but just couldn’t. No fault of Byre Lake. Would definitely try it again maybe in a different month
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Verizon 5G
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“Great Spot For Big Rigs”
Reviewed 7/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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30’ class C towing a van plenty of room. *warning don’t miss the turn* We arrived late at night and The GPS had me go pass the road that takes you to the lake and said park your car and walk in. This meant we missed the road and since I’m towing a vehicle I cannot turn around easily and therefore I had to follow the 6 mile Dirt road ... more
30’ class C towing a van plenty of room.
*warning don’t miss the turn*
We arrived late at night and The GPS had me go pass the road that takes you to the lake and said park your car and walk in. This meant we missed the road and since I’m towing a vehicle I cannot turn around easily and therefore I had to follow the 6 mile Dirt road in a big loop to come back to the entrance.
Once we arrived at the site, if you follow the road all the way to the end there’s a loop so you can easily turn around and come back. There’s a couple spots with electric boxes that have locks you have to arrange for in advance, there’s a dumpster and plenty of spots with great views of the water.
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Verizon 4G
chad would stay here again
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“Excellent! Except for the fireworks.....”
Reviewed 7/4/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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We were on our way back from the Black Hills and decided to stay here. Obviously, $0 to camp is a no-brainer. We camped the night of July 1st-July 2nd and it was surprisingly busy but then I realized it was 4th of July weekend and that made a lot more sense. The RV sites were practically packed but the tent camping area just down t... more
We were on our way back from the Black Hills and decided to stay here. Obviously, $0 to camp is a no-brainer.
We camped the night of July 1st-July 2nd and it was surprisingly busy but then I realized it was 4th of July weekend and that made a lot more sense. The RV sites were practically packed but the tent camping area just down the road only had one other family there.
Nice flat ground, a fire ring (yay!), and a big dumpster were all on-site for use. The lake was nice and clean and it gave the kids an opportunity to go swimming and get out of our hair for a bit. The ONLY downside I found with the camping was that as soon as we set our canopy up, flies came out of nowhere.
We plan to stay here again when we go back through the area.
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mnroadcampers would stay here again
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“Boondocking at Lake Byre.”
Reviewed 6/8/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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There are 5 pay sites (electric only) and plenty of level space where free camping is allowed. There is a swimming area, and a dock for fishing. Also has a pit toilet, and dumpster available. It was a nice, safe place for an overnight. We would definitely stay here again, if in the area.
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camper-774677 would stay here again
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“Pretty spot”
Reviewed 10/17/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stopped here for one night to get out of the wind. The electric sites are along a nice windbreak which provides good protection from strong northerly winds. I would like to have been here in better weather as it looks like a very nice place to paddle and spend a few days. There is one free, dry camping, spot to the west of site #... more
We stopped here for one night to get out of the wind. The electric sites are along a nice windbreak which provides good protection from strong northerly winds. I would like to have been here in better weather as it looks like a very nice place to paddle and spend a few days. There is one free, dry camping, spot to the west of site #1 that would provide good northerly protection. The other free spots are very open to the wind. Great Starlink speeds here. Lots of trash in the trees, very disappointing that so many people can't bother to properly dispose of their trash.
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BurntFrog Life would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- volleyball
- water access
Site Amenities
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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