Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review County Highway 6 Chamberlain, SD 57325 605-223-7660 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.7813, -99.4253
Overview of Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area
Roads open seasonally - call in advance if season is questionable
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-835735 on 10/9/2023
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet
Reported by PookieAndTheBear on 6/2/2018
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 1,345 ft / 409 m
Max Stay 7
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 605-223-7660
Jeff asked on 4/11/2021
Is the fishing good? Is there a gas station and store close by? Can I have a fire? Can I bring a dog ( kept on a leas...
Reviews of Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area 54 people have reviewed this location.
“Swarmed With Bees ”
Reviewed 10/9/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Gorgeous place to stay a couple of days. Unfortunately, I was surprised by the amount of bees in October. It is a swarm of bees. Didn’t stay because of it.
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“What a Gem”
Reviewed 8/11/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 6 |
We found this on the way out West. We were the only ones there. Road getting in was about a mile of paved and then a mile of dirt but it was a good dirt road. It was quiet. Pit toilet, dumpster, and flies. Would definitely stay here again. They have fireplace rings if you want to have a fire and picnic tables. It was $11.63 per ... more
We found this on the way out West. We were the only ones there. Road getting in was about a mile of paved and then a mile of dirt but it was a good dirt road. It was quiet. Pit toilet, dumpster, and flies. Would definitely stay here again.
They have fireplace rings if you want to have a fire and picnic tables. It was $11.63 per night.
camper-644959 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Scenery And Inexpensive ”
Reviewed 6/23/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 2 |
We arrived at 4 PM on A Thursday afternoon just as a storm was rolling in. We quickly paid $12 and pulled our 24 Ft TT into site #2 overlooking the water. There were only 2 other campers there—a class A and another TT. As the weather cleared, about 3 other campers settled in. The campground was quiet & well kept. I should mention ... more
We arrived at 4 PM on A Thursday afternoon just as a storm was rolling in. We quickly paid $12 and pulled our 24 Ft TT into site #2 overlooking the water. There were only 2 other campers there—a class A and another TT. As the weather cleared, about 3 other campers settled in. The campground was quiet & well kept. I should mention they were out of envelopes in the self-pay kiosk located right next to us, so I was able to use a zip lock bag to put the cash in and squeeze into the pay-post. We rolled out in the morning without incident. I would highly recommend this camping spot—well worth the $11.67 they charge for a night. We had a picnic table & fire pit along with a level site so we didn’t even have to unhitch. Easy in, easy out.
Jayne would stay here again
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“Great Spot!”
Reviewed 5/8/2023
Nightly rate: | $11 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 6 |
RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
Wonderful spot. Beautiful location along the Missouri River, with beautiful views of the river bluffs. Very peaceful location. Easy access. Only 3 miles off the exit of I90. 1.5 miles paved + 1.5 miles good gravel. A few of basic services in Oacoma. Nice level parking area. Vault toilet in good condition. Can fill up with wate... more
Wonderful spot. Beautiful location along the Missouri River, with beautiful views of the river bluffs. Very peaceful location. Easy access. Only 3 miles off the exit of I90. 1.5 miles paved + 1.5 miles good gravel. A few of basic services in Oacoma. Nice level parking area. Vault toilet in good condition. Can fill up with water and dump at either the Presho I90 rest area or I90 rest area west of Mitchell.
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“$11.67 pay at drop box. ”
Reviewed 4/15/2023
Nightly rate: | $11 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Only one here on this Saturday in April. Great value and views of sunset are awesome. 4 bars on Verizon. There is a compost toilet which needs some attention and a dumpster for trash. Great value while passing through this area.
camper-779890 would stay here again
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“Nice stop if your driving Interstate 90 across South Dakota”
Reviewed 5/1/2022
Nightly rate: | $11 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 3 |
We stopped here for quick overnight. Close to Interstate 90, Good Verizon cell phone coverage. Previous reviews had stated that this was free camping. South Dakota Fish & Game recently installed signage, site numbers and they now charge $11.67 per night. No water, but there are pit toilets, and dumpsters. Easy access for big rigs. W... more
We stopped here for quick overnight. Close to Interstate 90, Good Verizon cell phone coverage. Previous reviews had stated that this was free camping. South Dakota Fish & Game recently installed signage, site numbers and they now charge $11.67 per night. No water, but there are pit toilets, and dumpsters. Easy access for big rigs. We have 38 ft 5th Wheel.
Mike would stay here again
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“Awesome spot for free!”
Reviewed 12/2/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | by water |
RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
We stayed here in mid-September, 2021 and really enjoyed it! We opted for right along the water on the East side just a bit N of the launch ramp. We enjoyed the water view and had a perfect afternoon the day we got there. The dog enjoyed the water at the beach. Second day we had wind, so water was dirty. Nice walking on the little... more
We stayed here in mid-September, 2021 and really enjoyed it! We opted for right along the water on the East side just a bit N of the launch ramp. We enjoyed the water view and had a perfect afternoon the day we got there. The dog enjoyed the water at the beach. Second day we had wind, so water was dirty. Nice walking on the little beach - nice walking up the road. Were surprised at how many people showed up in the afternoon and one even in the dark. We had decent t-mobile here and would definitely stay here again - found on Campendium of course! Including a video of our "campground review".
Travel Small Live Big would stay here again
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“Isolated for now”
Reviewed 9/2/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 0 |
RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
We arrived here Thursday before labor day weekend. There was nobody here. Our only companions were flies and swallows. We were a little concerned that it might be a mud hole due to the massive amount of rain in the last 24 hrs. We were pleasantly surprised. The road in was gravel packed as well as the parking area. We had no proble... more
We arrived here Thursday before labor day weekend. There was nobody here. Our only companions were flies and swallows. We were a little concerned that it might be a mud hole due to the massive amount of rain in the last 24 hrs. We were pleasantly surprised. The road in was gravel packed as well as the parking area. We had no problems getting our 35 ft motorhome in and parked. I expect it to get busy this weekend.
rvdoc would stay here again
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“Big Rig Friendly with a View”
Reviewed 9/2/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
Free Camping at Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area in South Dakota provides campers a scenic view of the Missouri River. Dude Ranch offers up to 14 consecutive nights of free camping in the designated camping area. A vault toilet and a trash dumpster are available onsite in addition to a boat ramp and dock. This free camping area is admin... more
Free Camping at Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area in South Dakota provides campers a scenic view of the Missouri River. Dude Ranch offers up to 14 consecutive nights of free camping in the designated camping area. A vault toilet and a trash dumpster are available onsite in addition to a boat ramp and dock. This free camping area is administered by the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 99.1 Mbps download speed and 39.6 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 5.89 Mbps download speed and 1.55 Mbps upload speed. T-Mobile cellular service clocked in at 8.96 Mbps download speed and 7.66 Mbps upload speed.
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“Very good ”
Reviewed 8/9/2021
Nice location. Friendly people. Relatively clean. It would be nice if people would clean up after themselves.
Easy to get to. There was a beautiful black lab wandering around. Hopefully he has a home nearby. But just a note that if anyone has lost a dog. He is here
mark5 would stay here again
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Reviewed 4/14/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Site Number: | 0 |
We attempted to find it at 10 pm on a Sunday night, only to discover that the road was closed!! Had to back up 600 ft in the dark to get out.
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noted 6/16/2020
Some more info on the area: http://www.rvhive.com/free-boondocking-site-on-the-missouri-river-in-south-dakota/
Free Boondocking Site on the Missouri River in South Dakota - RV Hive
If you’re passing through South Dakota along I-90 (the main east-west highway in southern South Dakota), there’s a great little boondocking location right off the highway and along the Missouri R...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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