Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
South Dakota State Park
Write a Review 26140 451st Ave. Canistota, SD 57012 605-296-3643 Reservations: 800-710-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.5952, -97.188
Overview of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
Bathhouse may be closed seasonally (Oct. - April).
Last Price Paid: $37
Reported by Cookie on 8/14/2023
Longest RV Reported: 50 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by 2dogs2 humans on 11/6/2023
Number of Sites 139
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,443 ft / 439 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake Vermillion Recreation Area 26 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 11/6/2023
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Last reported 8/14/2023
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Last reported 9/18/2022
“Cabin Was Delightful”
Reviewed 11/6/2023
| RV Length: | 50' (Travel Trailer) |
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We were traveling with our two dogs and this recreation area was at a perfect spot for a nights stay. This time of year we were the only people in the Maple Campground. The cabin was very clean. The whole campground was spotless. The cabin has 4 beds. One full size with a single bunk over it and another set of single bunk beds. It has ... more
We were traveling with our two dogs and this recreation area was at a perfect spot for a nights stay. This time of year we were the only people in the Maple Campground. The cabin was very clean. The whole campground was spotless. The cabin has 4 beds. One full size with a single bunk over it and another set of single bunk beds. It has electricity, heat and a/c. Two of six outlets have usb ports. We stayed in C9 which faced into a wooded area. A bit more privacy. There is a vault toilet right across from this cabin. It has an outside lighted marker and an inside light. This campground has a shower house but it was closed for the season when we stayed here. This is a much used campground on weekends in the summer. But in November it was our personal playground. The cabin is listed at $55. But like most places there are all the added fees. Nonresidents pay 8 bucks extra. And our dogs cost us another 10 dollar bill. And there is a park entrance fee of $8 daily or $36 for the year. So for our one night stay we came right close to $90. Even so we would definitely stay here again.
Be sure to call the park on a week day during business hours if you are arriving when the office is closed. You need to get the code to open the box where your key will be kept. Also they will make sure you have paid your correct fees. It was a bit confusing online for me, but the park official I talked to was very informative and helpful.
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2dogs2 humans would stay here again
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“We Love Love Love Lake Vermillion.”
Reviewed 8/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $37 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 57 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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We’ve stayed twice, once on the East and once at the West campgrounds. East side is busier, has a nice beach, boat landing etc. it was a great stay but we really love the West campground sites along the water. They are very nice. It can be very windy as it was last night but still beautiful.
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Cookie would stay here again
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“Amazing State Park”
Reviewed 4/27/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 16 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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Large sites, level parking areas beautiful views. Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is the fact that you have to pay the $8 Day-use fee on top of camping fee and an additional $8 for being an out of state resident
Scarlit’s Journey would stay here again
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“Great State Park”
Reviewed 10/6/2022
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Very beautiful sites on the lake. Staff was very helpful. Campsites on the east section very nice and spaced apart
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“A Great Campground! ”
Reviewed 9/18/2022
| Nightly rate: | $38 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Our one night could’ve turned into many if we had the time. What a great campground. We hope to return.
MeghanTucker would stay here again
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“Pretty Sites”
Reviewed 9/18/2022
| Nightly rate: | $42 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 61 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Nice sites along the water. We were on the east end. Shower house was clean but a bit of a walk for our site. Pads are asphalt pull offs mostly level. This was an overnight stay traveling and did not spend much time here.
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Chris Angel would stay here again
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“Family and Dog comfortable campground near Sioux City with lake access”
Reviewed 9/17/2022
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
Overall Rating
Very close to Sioux Falls is a small comfortable campground with many activities (playground, basketball, volleyball, safe roads for kids biking, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations). This is a great place to camp with kids and/or camp with family and friends. Very dog and child friendly. Our site was a pull-up site (not a pull throu... more
Very close to Sioux Falls is a small comfortable campground with many activities (playground, basketball, volleyball, safe roads for kids biking, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations). This is a great place to camp with kids and/or camp with family and friends. Very dog and child friendly.
Our site was a pull-up site (not a pull through) with plenty of space for our use. A helpful friendly camp host came through to see how we were doing. When he saw that our dog wanted a ride in his golf cart, he invited him up and drove him around a little.
Check in was nice and early; 1:00.
Just an all around comfortable pleasant attractive campground.
The campsite cost us $35.00 plus you have to pay $9 for a South Dakota park pass.
The campground is very close to Sioux Falls and all it has to offer. There's also a funky personal sculpture park on the same road as the campground/ recreational area, the Porter Sculpture Park. You can see some of the sculptures from I-90 or visit in person.
Very nearby is a restaurant, the Lake Life Steakhouse that staff said was quite good. We didn't have time to try it but enjoyed the sign "Lake Life Steakhouse and Bait Shop"
If you're traveling east on I-90 be sure to stop at the Chamberlain Rest Stop to see the Dignity Statue; very impressive and moving.
Angela would stay here again
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“Beautiful Park”
Reviewed 9/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 61 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We had a peaceful and lovely experience at this park. There are 2 sides of the recreation area (east and west). We stayed on the East side in site #61, which is a lake view spot. The east side was very quiet and only had a few other campers during the week. The West side has a little more going on, and seemed to be the family area of t... more
We had a peaceful and lovely experience at this park. There are 2 sides of the recreation area (east and west). We stayed on the East side in site #61, which is a lake view spot. The east side was very quiet and only had a few other campers during the week. The West side has a little more going on, and seemed to be the family area of the park. The weather side of the park has fresh water fill stations and a dump. If you have camping reservations on any side of the park you are able to use the dump. I think you pay $8 if you just need a dump and water but aren't staying at the park. Both sides have vault toilets, as well as a shower house will regular toilets. The shower house was very nice and the water was perfectly hot. We had an electrical hookup at our site, 20-30-50 amp. We loved this place and found it to be very relaxing and peaceful. We have starlink internet and had no issues with the spot we chose. Some of the other sites are fully surrounded by trees, but there are several sites where starlink would work.
Emily would stay here again
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“Very clean nice campground ”
Reviewed 8/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $34 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 65 |
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Clean areas , clean level campsite, clean bathrooms.
Only there for 1 night so did not get to check out lake. I would definitely stay here again.
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Wendell would stay here again
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“Beautiful park but wildfire smoke hindered fun”
Reviewed 7/31/2021
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very pretty campground on the lake. We were on the west side in Oak Campground, site 13. Loved our site right on the water but really uneven front to back, side to side was fine. Huge grass area and foliage between sites gave good privacy. Quiet at night despite filling up on Friday. Unfortunately, smoke from the wildfires came in on... more
Very pretty campground on the lake. We were on the west side in Oak Campground, site 13. Loved our site right on the water but really uneven front to back, side to side was fine. Huge grass area and foliage between sites gave good privacy. Quiet at night despite filling up on Friday. Unfortunately, smoke from the wildfires came in on Thursday and made it hard to be outside, then it rained all day Friday so we didn't get to explore much. Walked the trail from the campground which was very nice. Would love to come back again in better weather. Charlie, the camp host, met us when we arrived and provided good tips for the area. Bathrooms, while old, were clean.
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SpenceAir would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- basketball court
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- volleyball
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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