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 9/18/2022
“nice lakeside campground”
Reviewed 2/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 13E |
| RV Length: | 35' (Travel Trailer) |
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Price reflects final non-resident price with taxes. It was a little funny because I reserved it as a non-resident but we stayed on our way back out of the state after becoming residents. LOL. We stayed on a Friday night in early May 2018. Campground was full and appropriately noisy for people having fun but being respectable, and it q... more
Price reflects final non-resident price with taxes. It was a little funny because I reserved it as a non-resident but we stayed on our way back out of the state after becoming residents. LOL.
We stayed on a Friday night in early May 2018. Campground was full and appropriately noisy for people having fun but being respectable, and it quieted down at the appropriate time. I can imagine some weekends get a little rowdy. Verizon was a little weak but functional (it varied as you walked around). 13E in the West Campground was a good lakefront site with good privacy and space on the driver's side. The site was more than long enough for our 55' combo. We would love to stay here again if we ever find ourselves in the area.
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Brad would stay here again
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“Nice, waterfront location”
Reviewed 8/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 54E |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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We spent very little time here, unfortunately, as it was a stopover during a cross country trip. It was really conveniently located near Sioux Falls and interstate 90. We loved that it was a pull up campsite, relatively level and paved, and right on the water. There is not much privacy because there are not many trees between sites. ... more
We spent very little time here, unfortunately, as it was a stopover during a cross country trip. It was really conveniently located near Sioux Falls and interstate 90. We loved that it was a pull up campsite, relatively level and paved, and right on the water. There is not much privacy because there are not many trees between sites. Our other issue was arriving at night... very little to no lighting to show where the East campground locations are. From my conversation with the attendant in advance of booking, I learned that the East side has better water access. The dump area is in another part of the park.
Chappys Going Places would stay here again
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“Nice Lake, Well maintained sites”
Reviewed 7/31/2018
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 43E |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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Another well maintained state facility. Our campsite was in the eastern section. The spaces were large and had a lot of space and trees. Nice grass in common area for kid play. Just off the same I-90 exit is the Porter Sculpture Park. A very interesting place to visit.
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Dennis F would stay here again
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“Great Campground”
Reviewed 7/18/2018
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Class A) |
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Nice campground, huge sites, quiet.
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Applebee's would stay here again
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“Excellent spot ”
Reviewed 4/4/2018
| Nightly rate: | $21 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 38' |
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Had the entire campground for ourselves, granted is early April with snow laying around and mid teens overnight. Beautiful campground though with nice manicured landscaping emerging from under the snow and beautiful views of the lake. 20,30 and 50 amp hook ups to compliment the nice level paved sites that fit our 38 footer and truck pe... more
Had the entire campground for ourselves, granted is early April with snow laying around and mid teens overnight. Beautiful campground though with nice manicured landscaping emerging from under the snow and beautiful views of the lake. 20,30 and 50 amp hook ups to compliment the nice level paved sites that fit our 38 footer and truck perfectly. No water hook up at the site though, so be sure to fill up on your way in at the dump station or if this time of year the frost proof hydrant located in the parking lot across the road from the boat ramp. Bonus is we actually heard no trains!
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Brown Sign Junkies would stay here again
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“Nice quiet campground.”
Reviewed 6/19/2017
| Nightly rate: | $26 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
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Very quiet campground. Maybe 5 rv's and trailers in the whole place. Nice sized spots big enough for 40 foot motorhomes. Very nice aluminum picnic tables and very nice firepits. On site showers and washrooms. 30amp hook ups only. No sewage or water but has dump station and water fill station. If you are a non resident to south Dakota t... more
Very quiet campground. Maybe 5 rv's and trailers in the whole place. Nice sized spots big enough for 40 foot motorhomes. Very nice aluminum picnic tables and very nice firepits. On site showers and washrooms. 30amp hook ups only. No sewage or water but has dump station and water fill station. If you are a non resident to south Dakota they do charge a park entrance fee of 6 dollars. 20$ for 1 night stay.
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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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