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 9/18/2022
“Nice lakeside camping”
Reviewed 6/10/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 58 |
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We stayed in the east campground in the water and electric sites parallel to the lake. Our site 58 had no shade but 57 next to us had excellent shade. We needed 2 leveling blocks to level the lake side of the trailer. Roads are asphalt and the campground and sites have nice grass. The sunset views were fantastic. Quiet at night. We wer... more
We stayed in the east campground in the water and electric sites parallel to the lake. Our site 58 had no shade but 57 next to us had excellent shade. We needed 2 leveling blocks to level the lake side of the trailer. Roads are asphalt and the campground and sites have nice grass. The sunset views were fantastic. Quiet at night. We were there during the week and the lake got a little busier each day with boats. Park staff at the welcome station was nice. We would stay here again if in the area. We had to use our Verizon for internet most of the day. In the AM AT&T worked but both were slow.
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Romabout would stay here again
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“Peaceful!”
Reviewed 5/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | $36 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 46 |
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Great stop on a cross country trip. Camp host was very friendly. Hoping for a good sunset!
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Todd H would stay here again
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“Nice sites on the lake”
Reviewed 4/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Price per night does not include entry fee. SD charges a daily fee. We bought the yearly pass for 36 bucks and the tow car gets in free. Really nice place. Very few people this time of year. Really quiet. Nice cabins to rent. Most sites well spaced. Electric only with water and dump on site. Nice boat launch facilities. Did not use res... more
Price per night does not include entry fee. SD charges a daily fee. We bought the yearly pass for 36 bucks and the tow car gets in free. Really nice place. Very few people this time of year. Really quiet. Nice cabins to rent. Most sites well spaced. Electric only with water and dump on site. Nice boat launch facilities. Did not use restrooms. Verizon did ok but not great.
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Geardowntravels would stay here again
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“Went here only for water and dump station”
Reviewed 3/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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Paid $8 entrance fee to use water and dump station. Water at dump station was off for the winter, but potable boat wash water was nearby. Park ranger was very helpful over the phone and at the site. In early March many places had their dump stations and/or water off for the winter, so it was great to find this place.
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“Dump station, boat launch, cool kids night hike”
Reviewed 10/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
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This park is regulated by the state so if you do not have a state park pass add $8 to the fee - so our total was $35.50. Payton, the ranger checked us in - was very friendly and informative. There is a loop that is close to the lake and a loop that is up the hill. The loop that is up the hill has better cell service. Closer to the ... more
This park is regulated by the state so if you do not have a state park pass add $8 to the fee - so our total was $35.50. Payton, the ranger checked us in - was very friendly and informative. There is a loop that is close to the lake and a loop that is up the hill. The loop that is up the hill has better cell service. Closer to the lake we wavered between 1-3ish bars and up on the top we had 2-3 bars with verizon. I think that there are 5 campers here in total - it is in the low 30's outside so that may have something to do with it ;0). I I'm imagining that this campsite will be very busy during the summer.
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Daniel Pak would stay here again
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“Perfection”
Reviewed 8/31/2020
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 46E |
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We stopped here on a cross country drive. It is just lovely: pretty, lakeside setting, clean, spacious and private sites, quiet. If you want peace and quiet, I cannot imagine a nicer place to stay with an RV. It is easy on/off I-90.
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Herman would stay here again
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“All Around Great Campground”
Reviewed 8/26/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 34 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Truck Camper) |
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This is a very nice campground. There are campsites on both sides of the lake so be sure to take the Montrose exit and head south on 451st Ave to the check-in area first. This would be the west side of the lake. The dump station is also in this section of the campground. After two previous and awkward dump station experiences, this... more
This is a very nice campground. There are campsites on both sides of the lake so be sure to take the Montrose exit and head south on 451st Ave to the check-in area first. This would be the west side of the lake. The dump station is also in this section of the campground. After two previous and awkward dump station experiences, this is a nice one – two stations, with two sewage islands so a total of four rigs could dump if necessary. Potable water station is between the two sewage stations so the water lines can’t get mixed up. Michigan State Parks, let me introduce you to South Dakota State Parks for an example on how dump stations should be set up.
I have only camped on the east side of the lake. The sites are large and meticulously maintained. 30/50 amp electrical hookup at each site, along with a firepit and aluminum picnic table, all in good repair. I did not check out the bathrooms.
As with other SD parks, I think the pull through sites are a poor design. My 32’ Class A could not pull in and get the tow out of the road sufficiently. A smaller rig with a tow might be able to. They work for trailers because they can back up. The sites are really no more than a wide spot on the side of the road.
I get a solid Verizon 4g with 2 bars.
There are currently 15 turkey fledglings hanging out at the very nice, playground area.
I’ve been here twice now and the hosts are present, personable, and very helpful.
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Ponderosa Max would stay here again
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“Great campground, with water view”
Reviewed 7/22/2019
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 9E, West |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Excellent lake amenities. Check in was quick and painless and there was enough room to navigate the motor home into the site. Staff keeps the sites and bath houses clean and in good working order. Plenty of shade from mature trees. Be aware this is an electric only park, which most state parks in SD are.
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mspain9089 would stay here again
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“Great Spot - easy access ”
Reviewed 4/22/2019
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 75 |
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We are SD residents and heard this was a nice spot and it didn’t disappoint. No on site host yet but we met a state worker on the road in and she said just use the outside phone on the entrance booth and call the 800 number for a reservation or book online. We opted to reserve online and it was super easy. Very well maintained, clean, ... more
We are SD residents and heard this was a nice spot and it didn’t disappoint. No on site host yet but we met a state worker on the road in and she said just use the outside phone on the entrance booth and call the 800 number for a reservation or book online. We opted to reserve online and it was super easy. Very well maintained, clean, only 10 min off the interstate, and extremely quiet. Granted we were the only ones in the north campground but we heard pheasants, turkeys and coyotes. Flat pull ins, nice picnic tables and fire pit. Showers weren’t yet open in mid April but they looked well kept. Nice play ground, trails and beach at a beautiful little prairie lake.
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Big Jim Sports Camper would stay here again
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“Peaceful beautiful site on the lake”
Reviewed 3/6/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We stayed in November 2018 on a lake front site and even though it snowed that night the restrooms were heated and very clean. The hosts greeted us within minutes of our arrival. We highly recommend this camp ground!
Ed & Cindy 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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