The best campgrounds near Aberdeen, South Dakota with wildlife watching

Looking for a camping adventure near Aberdeen, South Dakota? Hipcamp has over 60 options specifically tailored for wildlife watching in this area. With options as low as $16 per night, you'll find the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. Check out top campsites like Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp (17 reviews), Grass limited trees (4 reviews), and Teresa P.’s Land (4 reviews). Popular amenities include toilets, potable water, and campfires. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy activities like surfing, climbing, and hiking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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See deer every day. The great horned owl many a day.

1. Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp

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1.8mi from Aberdeen · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · Aberdeen , SD

Camp where L FBaum found the inspiration for The Emerald City of OZ. Campsites with an acre each, magical firepits in the forest circling the castle. Numerous deer owls pheasants and songbirds. Wireless free on the porch, tents for rent, porta potties. $3 bathrooms w showers just 2 miles away. Learn more about this land: Pitch camp in one of 25 sites in the 20 acre forest surrounding magical Easton’s castle, the inspiration for the Wizard of OZ. L Frank Baum loved this place and you will too. A small forest. One acre campsites. You will be alone in Nature. Room for RV to park w limited electrical and wireless around castle. There are no RV electrical or sewer hookups. /p>

Looking for a camping adventure near Aberdeen, South Dakota? Hipcamp has over 60 options specifically tailored for wildlife watching in this area. With options as low as $16 per night, you'll find the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. Check out top campsites like Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp (17 reviews), Grass limited trees (4 reviews), and Teresa P.’s Land (4 reviews). Popular amenities include toilets, potable water, and campfires. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy activities like surfing, climbing, and hiking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

90% (42)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp

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(70)

1.8mi from Aberdeen · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · Aberdeen , SD

Camp where L FBaum found the inspiration for The Emerald City of OZ. Campsites with an acre each, magical firepits in the forest circling the castle. Numerous deer owls pheasants and songbirds. Wireless free on the porch, tents for rent, porta potties. $3 bathrooms w showers just 2 miles away. Learn more about this land: Pitch camp in one of 25 sites in the 20 acre forest surrounding magical Easton’s castle, the inspiration for the Wizard of OZ. L Frank Baum loved this place and you will too. A small forest. One acre campsites. You will be alone in Nature. Room for RV to park w limited electrical and wireless around castle. There are no RV electrical or sewer hookups. /p>

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Stories from the community

josiah

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp

We tent camped with our kids here. It's secluded which we like with trees. It didn't have a working shower and the bathrooms are portapotties. There are some trails and it's primitive only. We enjoyed our time here and the kids liked walking around the property. Be prepared for mosquitos since the land has standing water on and near it. Bring your own chairs too. We had our dog who roamed the first day until other campers came then we leashed her. We saw several deer. Overall good time for our needs. Biggest downside is the train being right there and if you are a light sleeper it would make it hard to sleep.

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Justin

November 2024

Tent

3 nights at Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp

Margaret was very welcoming and the property was very unique and comfortable