Sheps Canyon Primitive Campsites
Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
Write a Review Sheps Canyon Road Hot Springs, SD 57747 605-745-6996 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.298, -103.4463
Overview of Sheps Canyon Primitive Campsites
Last Price Paid: $11
Reported by Rachel on 7/5/2023
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet
Reported by Chris on 8/30/2019
Number of Sites 17
Pad Type grass
Elevation 3,182 ft / 969 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Sheps Canyon Primitive Campsites 19 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 12 Users
Last reported 7/1/2022
Confirmed by 8 Users
Last reported 6/28/2021
Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 7/5/2023
“Peaceful Lakeside ”
Reviewed 7/5/2023
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 54 |
Overall Rating
This is a great campsite, very quiet and right on the water. The road from the 71 is dreadful. 6 miles of rutted washboard, the last 2 we’re ok!
There are clean pit toilets and water at the horse campsite.
T-Mobile 4G
Rachel would stay here again
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“Free sites gone, new paid sites installed!”
Reviewed 12/13/2022
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B Plus) |
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The state totally changed this camping area. There are no longer free sites! They removed the free sites and fire rings, and they installed 40 new paid camping sites there (visible from Google satellite view). Each has a gravel parking pad, picnic table and fire ring. They are still dry sites. Sites have no shade. Cost is $11/nigh... more
The state totally changed this camping area. There are no longer free sites! They removed the free sites and fire rings, and they installed 40 new paid camping sites there (visible from Google satellite view). Each has a gravel parking pad, picnic table and fire ring. They are still dry sites. Sites have no shade. Cost is $11/night plus the $8 daily or $36 annual SD Park Entrance License per vehicle. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not reservable. They are paid using a self registration envelope.
Leisure Time Larry would stay here again
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“NO FREE SPOTS ANYMORE!!!”
Reviewed 7/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Was free when I pulled in, but they started charging that afternoon
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Scott would stay here again
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“Free camping and good verizon”
Reviewed 9/14/2021
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Dry camping. Spot level where we were. Water down the embankment. Can see cell tower across the lake. Quiet. Lots of poop flies.
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Elaine would stay here again
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“Lake views”
Reviewed 6/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
Overall Rating
Really nice views and lots of space to spread out, though it was fairly busy. Vault toilet was clean and stocked, and some sites had picnic tables and fire rings. Lake was really clear and beautiful. No trees around though, so no shade.
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Sarah would stay here again
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“Great scenery BUT Traffic ”
Reviewed 6/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 42' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We were here midweek. We really enjoyed the scenery and being beside the lake. Access to the lake is down a ten foot embankment. NOTE: If you have small kids or like to let your dogs off leash this site is not for you. The entry road runs parallel to the campsites and the locals drive very fast down the dirt road. Oh, also not a site... more
We were here midweek. We really enjoyed the scenery and being beside the lake. Access to the lake is down a ten foot embankment.
NOTE: If you have small kids or like to let your dogs off leash this site is not for you. The entry road runs parallel to the campsites and the locals drive very fast down the dirt road. Oh, also not a site for you if you like to open your windows as all of the dust from the road rolls right into your windows. Since we were here midweek we didn’t think that we would encounter this. Best to come midweek in off season I guess.
There was a lot of food trash all over our site. Sites are fairly close together.
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WeavingRVer would stay here again
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“Lake view at every site on premises”
Reviewed 4/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
Overall Rating
Arrived late afternoon on a weekday heading into the Black hills with the family. There's still snow on the ground and slightly muddy all around. We finally found a decent site to rollout the ground tent and setup for the evening. Notice there's trash left in several firepit rings. Whomever brought their dog didn't pick up after the... more
Arrived late afternoon on a weekday heading into the Black hills with the family. There's still snow on the ground and slightly muddy all around. We finally found a decent site to rollout the ground tent and setup for the evening.
Notice there's trash left in several firepit rings. Whomever brought their dog didn't pick up after their dog poop either. Did some cleaning around the camp site we picked, just so my kids can move around without stepping on dog poop and getting cut by bottle glasses. Picked up some of the trash and place them in the garbage bag to be carry out the next day.
My favorite thing is there's no one else in sight causing noises and making a ruckus. Just enjoying nature with my family and teaching my kids how to make fire. Enjoyed a peaceful night with a perfect view of the reservoir/lake.
Only suggestion is, pick up after your trash and your dog poop please. Would hate to have this place shutdown due to other's irresponsibility.
Would we camp here again? Possibly, hopefully the sites are cleaner next time around.
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yosmiley would stay here again
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“Wow! Every spot lakefront and every spot free!”
Reviewed 10/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Literally every site is lakefront. There must be 20 campsites with iron fire rings, which I take to be an official designation. There is a vault toilet though I have not checked it out. Easy to find. Loads of space for rigs large and small. These are primitive campsites so you will need to bring food and water, but the views from some ... more
Literally every site is lakefront. There must be 20 campsites with iron fire rings, which I take to be an official designation. There is a vault toilet though I have not checked it out. Easy to find. Loads of space for rigs large and small. These are primitive campsites so you will need to bring food and water, but the views from some of these campsites are truly spectacular. I went for beachside instead of a view, but your mileage may vary.
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roadmiles would stay here again
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“A nice lake but it could use some upkeeping to make even better”
Reviewed 9/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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This is a nice lake but it seems some of the people who visit here do not pack out their trash. The vault toilet was clean. We had cell phone and internet most of the time at the lake.
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LClark would stay here again
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“Free on the water”
Reviewed 8/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This was a beautiful over-nighter spot that turned into half of our next day since we loved it so much! How can you beat FREE on the water?! Sites aren’t level and the road to get there is very long, although well maintained and easily navigated, even with a big rig. But those are the only negatives. There is a fire ring and a generous... more
This was a beautiful over-nighter spot that turned into half of our next day since we loved it so much! How can you beat FREE on the water?! Sites aren’t level and the road to get there is very long, although well maintained and easily navigated, even with a big rig. But those are the only negatives. There is a fire ring and a generous sized lot for each camper and all are spaced well enough for privacy. I would definitely stay here again.
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Chasing.Cherrys would stay here again
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“Closed temporarily to rebuild road as of 5-16-2022”
noted 5/16/2022
Large Sites are flat and spread out and on the lake. Fire rings and tables. They are rebuilding the road as of 5-16-22. Unsure when it will reopen, call or scout ahead. Horse camp sites are jammed together and by reservation only. Dry camping. Good Verizon.
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“Closed”
noted 5/16/2022
The road here is closed and under construction.
2 reviews
noted 11/4/2021
They just voted to make these Angostura sites pay sites starting 2022. They'll be $11/night. https://frcheraldstar.com/news/2984-gfp-approves-camping-fees-at-sheps-canyon-lakeside-use-area
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Boondocking On The Lake At Sheps Canyon Recreation Area In South Dakota
Date Visited: August 19-22, 2021Address: Sheps Canyon Road - Hot Springs, SD 57747GPS: 43.298, -103.4463Phone: 605-745-6996WebsitePrice: FreeReservations: NoStay Limit: 14 DaysPet...
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