The best camping near Pipestone with wildlife watching

29mi from Pipestone · 1 site · Tent · Baltic, SD

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The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge is located on 21 acres along the Big Sioux River, a place of quiet and natural beauty intended to foster social interaction and creative pursuits between artists and community in SE South Dakota, 10 miles north of Sioux Falls. Property updates at The Retreat happen constantly; we get better and better! The 100′ x 40′ main hall is perfect for larger workshops, concerts, poetry readings, small theatrical productions, classes, and other social gatherings and rentals in April through November. The A-Frame is a unique space for recitals, presentations, meetings, or a sleeping space for up to 6 people. There is a Woodworking Shop; Artist Studio; screened-in outdoor patio; playground; huge bonfire pit; and room to camp or explore. The Retreat is a space to work in quiet solitude or to collaborate on creative projects with others. The setting is inspiring; possibilities for your stay are endless. Learn more about this land: This site is a sandy spot along the Big Sioux River on a ridge well above the water line. View out over the river to a farm on the opposite bank. Spend your time with wild turkeys, geese, and an occasional deer. Site is on the far edge of an artist retreat, but still private. Spend time hiking the river bank or gravel country roads, fish in the river, take part in any Retreat activities if available, photography opportunities, enjoy an evening campfire under the stars.

3. Camping on private lake

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47mi from Pipestone · 10 sites · Tents · Westbrook, MN

This property has 4 camp spots. Sites 1 and 4 have a boat landing. All sites have shades trees that can hold hammocks. All sites are right next to the lake. Site 3 has a dock that all can use. There is excellent swimming with a sandy bottom at the south end of the lake. The lake is stocked with perch in 2024 but has walleye, northern, bass as well. It is also close to many lakes that are good for fishing. I have a 14' fishing boat with trolling motor, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and canoe for campers to use for free. Firewood is available for $5/day. There is some hiking on the property and much near by. Biking is also good with small lakes nearby to visit. The camping here is very peaceful with wonderful views and the wildlife is awesome! 120 volt power is at all sites and 220 can reach sites 2 and 3. There is warm showers and flushing toilets. Also all sites are drive through on hard ground grass. Grates are provided for cooking over the fire. There is Wi-Fi internet that reaches sites 1-3

4. Requine and Relax, LLC

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50mi from Pipestone · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Winfred, SD

Located in the vermillion hills of South Dakota. This property has plenty of wildlife and places to let your hair down and run. We were a former feedlot that is currently under renovations to becoming an equine center. Currently has horses, chickens, and baby calves. Come experience a bit of farm life without all the work!Learn more about this land:We are in the process starting an equine center so what you see may depend on our progress. Currently we have horses, chickens, and 2 bottle calves. :) The arena and round pen are up and ready for use if you are interested! We are willing to try to accommodate your needs. Please don't hesitate to ask.

5. Tippy Toe Acres

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19mi from Pipestone · 4 sites · RVs · Trent, SD

We purchased the property for use as a honey bee ranch. We no long keep bees, but we still love to go out to the country, and garden, and just enjoy the peace and quiet. Learn more about this land: Please, don't make a reservation, and then invite a bunch of people to join you. Your guests aren't my guests, but can be. Just a field near the Big Sioux River. Amenities will be added, as demand warrants. Lots of peace and quiet. Still close to Dell Rapids SD, for gas, bait, groceries, etc. We believe in equality for all, Top Freedom Friendly!

6. Roost at the Coop Camping

33mi from Pipestone · 4 sites · Tents · Brandon, SD

Welcome to Fruit of the Coop! This tranquil 7-acre property is a working farm located just outside of Sioux Falls, in the watershed of the Big Sioux River. Our farm features rolling hills and groves of cottonwood and oak trees, replete with wild turkeys, deer and coyotes. Take advantage of the short walking trail, beautiful sunrises, and the gorgeous views from the fire pit. The property is on a dirt road in a development of homes, mostly on 1-2 acre parcels, located between the town of Brandon and the city of Sioux Falls. You are welcome to walk the neighborhood. Guests have access to 2 marked parking spaces on the right side of the front, paved driveway. All guests have access to the grounds. Please do not enter the farm house or any buildings on the property. You are welcome to appreciate the short, self-guided hiking trail on the farm. The trailhead can be found in the SE corner of the back yard, where the pasture fence meets the treeline. Follow the blue trail markers to the Adirondack chairs, where you can sit with a cup of coffee and enjoy the view. If you’re feeling adventurous, the trail does circle around the entire 7-acre property, ending up near the front driveway. Please note that you will have to climb over or through a triple-strand smooth wire fence at the end of the hike and you may encounter horses on the 2nd half of the trail. 2 free parking spaces on site to be shared with the Airbnb guests. If these are full, please park along the sides of the driveway so a vehicle can get through the center and please do not block any garage doors on the property. You will come across chickens, cats, turkeys, horses and dogs while on your stay. Please treat them with respect and do not chase or feed any of the animals. The horses enjoy being petted from across the fence, but please do not enter into the horse corral or pasture. Our 2 dogs roam freely on the property, as do our 2 cats. Please do not allow any of the animals inside your tent. Even though we love animals of all kinds, we cannot allow guests to bring pets of their own. We want your stay at the farm to be top notch! We will be on site during your stay, so please do not hesitate to message us on the app or call or text us at (605) 366-1219 for any assistance you may need.

7. Miller's Acreage

37mi from Pipestone · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Volga, SD

We live on 5 acres, surrounded by farmland. 1 mile from nearest highway. 3 acres of pasture on the east end. Camping area is on the west end, with many trees for shade on the west and south corner. 4 miles from Brookings that has shopping, antique mall, active night life bars, children's museum and more. 3 miles from Volga, small town living. 5 miles from interstate I-29. Great sunsets, and stars & moon viewing at night.

8. Secluded and Serene Tentground

23mi from Pipestone · 1 site · Tent · Garretson, SD

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Welcome! If you’re looking for a quiet place to tent camp, look no further. We have tent camping available on 2 acres of land equipped with your own fire pit, surrounded by beautiful trees. We are a half mile walk from hiking at Palisades State Park and a two mile drive to 3 other parks. No restrooms onsite.

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Requine and Relax, LLC

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50mi from Pipestone · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Winfred, SD

Located in the vermillion hills of South Dakota. This property has plenty of wildlife and places to let your hair down and run. We were a former feedlot that is currently under renovations to becoming an equine center. Currently has horses, chickens, and baby calves. Come experience a bit of farm life without all the work!Learn more about this land:We are in the process starting an equine center so what you see may depend on our progress. Currently we have horses, chickens, and 2 bottle calves. :) The arena and round pen are up and ready for use if you are interested! We are willing to try to accommodate your needs. Please don't hesitate to ask.

Tippy Toe Acres

83%

19mi from Pipestone · 4 sites · RVs · Trent, SD

We purchased the property for use as a honey bee ranch. We no long keep bees, but we still love to go out to the country, and garden, and just enjoy the peace and quiet. Learn more about this land: Please, don't make a reservation, and then invite a bunch of people to join you. Your guests aren't my guests, but can be. Just a field near the Big Sioux River. Amenities will be added, as demand warrants. Lots of peace and quiet. Still close to Dell Rapids SD, for gas, bait, groceries, etc. We believe in equality for all, Top Freedom Friendly!

Roost at the Coop Camping

33mi from Pipestone · 4 sites · Tents · Brandon, SD

Welcome to Fruit of the Coop! This tranquil 7-acre property is a working farm located just outside of Sioux Falls, in the watershed of the Big Sioux River. Our farm features rolling hills and groves of cottonwood and oak trees, replete with wild turkeys, deer and coyotes. Take advantage of the short walking trail, beautiful sunrises, and the gorgeous views from the fire pit. The property is on a dirt road in a development of homes, mostly on 1-2 acre parcels, located between the town of Brandon and the city of Sioux Falls. You are welcome to walk the neighborhood. Guests have access to 2 marked parking spaces on the right side of the front, paved driveway. All guests have access to the grounds. Please do not enter the farm house or any buildings on the property. You are welcome to appreciate the short, self-guided hiking trail on the farm. The trailhead can be found in the SE corner of the back yard, where the pasture fence meets the treeline. Follow the blue trail markers to the Adirondack chairs, where you can sit with a cup of coffee and enjoy the view. If you’re feeling adventurous, the trail does circle around the entire 7-acre property, ending up near the front driveway. Please note that you will have to climb over or through a triple-strand smooth wire fence at the end of the hike and you may encounter horses on the 2nd half of the trail. 2 free parking spaces on site to be shared with the Airbnb guests. If these are full, please park along the sides of the driveway so a vehicle can get through the center and please do not block any garage doors on the property. You will come across chickens, cats, turkeys, horses and dogs while on your stay. Please treat them with respect and do not chase or feed any of the animals. The horses enjoy being petted from across the fence, but please do not enter into the horse corral or pasture. Our 2 dogs roam freely on the property, as do our 2 cats. Please do not allow any of the animals inside your tent. Even though we love animals of all kinds, we cannot allow guests to bring pets of their own. We want your stay at the farm to be top notch! We will be on site during your stay, so please do not hesitate to message us on the app or call or text us at (605) 366-1219 for any assistance you may need.

Miller's Acreage

37mi from Pipestone · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Volga, SD

We live on 5 acres, surrounded by farmland. 1 mile from nearest highway. 3 acres of pasture on the east end. Camping area is on the west end, with many trees for shade on the west and south corner. 4 miles from Brookings that has shopping, antique mall, active night life bars, children's museum and more. 3 miles from Volga, small town living. 5 miles from interstate I-29. Great sunsets, and stars & moon viewing at night.

Secluded and Serene Tentground

23mi from Pipestone · 1 site · Tent · Garretson, SD

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Welcome! If you’re looking for a quiet place to tent camp, look no further. We have tent camping available on 2 acres of land equipped with your own fire pit, surrounded by beautiful trees. We are a half mile walk from hiking at Palisades State Park and a two mile drive to 3 other parks. No restrooms onsite.

Public campgrounds near Pipestone

7mi from Pipestone · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Split Rock Creek State Park

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Split Rock Creek State Park Campground

20mi from Pipestone · 88 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Mounds State Park

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Blue Mounds Campground

24mi from Pipestone · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Palisades State Park

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Palisades Campground

One of my favorite parts of car camping is leaving the dehydrated food at home and grabbing the cast iron out of trunk . After no luck catching trout , we indulged in steak while camping in Camden .

31mi from Pipestone · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Camden State Park

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Camden Upper Campground

Camden Equestrian Campground

31mi from Pipestone · 12 sites · in Camden State Park

We stayed here over Halloween weekend and had the whole campground to ourselves . While other Minnesotan's were preparing for hibernation , we were building tarp cities in the parks 😂

31mi from Pipestone · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Shetek State Park

Oak Woods Campground

If you love a good rocky beach in Minnesota , Lake Shetek State Park is the place to go .

31mi from Pipestone · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Shetek State Park

Sunrise Campground

The rocky sandbar leads you to Loon Island. Watch for deer !

31mi from Pipestone · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Shetek State Park

Prairie Campground

32mi from Pipestone · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in Camden State Park

Camden Lower Campground

32mi from Pipestone · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Big Sioux Recreation Area

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Big Sioux Campground

42mi from Pipestone · 72 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Herman State Park

Lake Herman Campground

Oakwood Lakes Campground

46mi from Pipestone · 148 sites · Tents, RVs · in Oakwood Lakes State Park

Stories from the community

River Road Campground Luverne, MN
2.5 miles from I-90

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Tammy

October 2025

39 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Was a full weekend. Bathroom was out of paper towels.

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Sarah

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Everything you need. Clean site. Warm shower. Easy backin site. Super close to other rvs but it was very quiet all through the night. Would recommend

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Christina

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camping on private lake

We really enjoyed our stay — the campsite was peaceful and right by the water with everything we needed (kayaks/canoe/boat available). The host was very caring, friendly, and welcoming, even giving us fresh farm eggs, which was such a nice touch. The spot felt private and relaxing. The amenities are excellent: power at all sites, warm showers, flushing toilets, and well-maintained grounds. Unfortunately, we had to cut our trip short because of the high winds, but we’d love to come back when the weather is calmer!

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Luke

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Very nice place! Was only there overnight but it was easy to get to and the shower house was clean!

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Dawn

October 2025

40 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Very clean. We were only there for a quick overnight, but we would definitely stay here again. It being on the trail was really nice and made for a nice walk with our dog before we retired to bed.

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Sheri

September 2025

18 ft travel trailer

We camped twice now and we were able to just pull and set up! Clean, peaceful and nice walking trails just steps away.

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M.M.

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Camping on private lake

A Little Slice of Heaven – Peaceful Lakefront Camping with an Amazing Host This place went above and beyond my expectations! I stayed for 2 nights and had an unforgettable experience. Jim is by far one of the most gracious, friendly, and welcoming hosts I’ve ever met. From the moment I arrived, he greeted me, showed me around, and made sure I had everything I needed. He even brought firewood right to my site and surprised me with a dozen fresh farm eggs—talk about hospitality! His land is a true hidden gem. The quiet lake is perfect for paddling or fishing, with a trolling motor boat, canoe, and kayaks available for guests. My campsite had electric hookups, a firepit, patio table with chairs, plus a mini fridge—a thoughtful touch that made camping feel effortless. There’s also access to a shower, flushing toilet, and outdoor bathroom, so comfort is never sacrificed. I loved that my two dogs could run around freely and enjoy the space—it was as much their vacation as mine! Nights were the highlight: no city light pollution, just millions of stars sparkling in the sky. Absolutely breathtaking. This place is serene, clean, and peaceful, with everything you need for a relaxing escape. I’ll definitely be back. Huge thanks to Jim for sharing his beautiful property and making my trip so memorable. This one’s a 5⭐️+ stay all the way!

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Rosa

September 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Easy access from highway. Very Clean, reasonable price.

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Keo

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Camping on private lake

Highly recommend! Such a great little spot. We stayed at Site 4, which was spacious and set a bit farther from the others—perfect for us with two dogs and a toddler. The site came with a fire pit, table, chairs, and even a hammock. We loved the lake view and really appreciated the access to kayaks, a canoe, and a boat with a trolling motor. You can hear some traffic but that's to be expected due to it's location but it didn’t take away from how enjoyable the stay was. We didn’t get to use everything this place offers, but that just means we’ll be back again. The host was very friendly and welcoming, showed us where everything was, and made sure we were comfortable settling in. We came in from Sioux Falls, and it was absolutely worth the drive and the money.

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Thomas

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Basic, but clean campground. Easy pull thru Sites.

Phyllis

September 2025

35 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

We enjoyed an easy pull through, level site. It was great for our quick visit. Clean showers. Easy to make reservations on HipCamp.

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Kimberly

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

This was a nice campground, easy pull through site and very conveniently located right off I90. It was a halfway point for us to stop and sleep on our way to the Black Hills. We didn’t really have time to explore the campground, but it worked great for us.

Ryan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Requine and Relax, LLC

Cool space. Kids loved it and such a pretty setting.

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Pin-Kuan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping on private lake

I had my best camping experience here. I also went kayaking and fishing. The host is friendly and helpful.

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MICHAEL

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping on private lake

Highly recommend! Plenty of options for traversing the lake, have to say that's the first time I've heard cows while being out on a lake. Farmland nearby, nice and quiet and great for stargazing. Jim is an awesome host and very accommodating; mosquitoes can be a bid bad in early September.

Keith

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Camping on private lake

Great little private place to stay. Very quiet, beautiful lakeside sites that are pretty nice and big. Would definitely recomend.

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Georgi

September 2025

Tent

1 night at The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge

Highly recommend this retreat! Deb was a kind, generous host who accommodated our late arrival and immediately made us feel welcome. The property is secluded and feels very safe and peaceful. I would definitely stay here again!

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Emily

September 2025

Tent

10/10 bathrooms were amazing and the campground was very upkept

Erica

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping on private lake

This was an awesome campsite. The view was great, right by the lake. It was a cold weekend so we didn’t get to enjoy the water, but it seems clean and I want to go back there in the summer. We had a lot of space. Jim was very friendly and helpful, since we were the only ones there, we were able to switch site, and Jim provided a little space heater for us and it helped a lot overnight since it got pretty cold. We were there on the opening day for bird hunting, and we woke up on Sat and Sun morning with gun shots, not super fun since we don’t like hunting and my dog gets scared of the noise, but besides that, it is an awesome place and I plan on going back. 10/10 recommend it.

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Linda

September 2025