The best campgrounds near Canton, South Dakota with swimming

In Canton, if swimming’s your priority, you’re in luck—there are over 500 campgrounds set up for easy water access, with the average spot costing $52 a night and some as low as $25. Expect practical touches: most sites welcome pets, have toilets, and allow campfires, so you won’t be short on the basics. You’ll find campsites lining riverbanks, near farm ponds, and dotted around hidden lakes. Standouts include Uncle B's Produce Farm (981 reviews)—swimmers love the farm’s pond and the open space to spread out—plus Blue Tin Ranch (103 reviews) and Edge Hill (20 reviews). Fishing and wildlife-watching keep things interesting when you’re not in the water. If you’re after a spot to cool off and unwind, Canton’s swimming-friendly campsites have you covered.

94% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

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In Canton, if swimming’s your priority, you’re in luck—there are over 500 campgrounds set up for easy water access, with the average spot costing $52 a night and some as low as $25. Expect practical touches: most sites welcome pets, have toilets, and allow campfires, so you won’t be short on the basics. You’ll find campsites lining riverbanks, near farm ponds, and dotted around hidden lakes. Standouts include Uncle B's Produce Farm (981 reviews)—swimmers love the farm’s pond and the open space to spread out—plus Blue Tin Ranch (103 reviews) and Edge Hill (20 reviews). Fishing and wildlife-watching keep things interesting when you’re not in the water. If you’re after a spot to cool off and unwind, Canton’s swimming-friendly campsites have you covered.

94% (1.3K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Blue Tin Ranch

97%

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41mi from Canton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Burbank, SD

Hello and welcome to the peaceful countryside! Proud to be named HipCamp's 2022 Top 10 Properties! We are a luxury hunting lodge here in South East South Dakota and love offering people the chance to camp, park, and explore our property! We are fifth generation farmers and are so proud of our farm and of South Dakota. Ask us about guides for the way out west to the Black Hills. We have 10 acres to share and are excited to host you! On property you can find, corn crib swings, a winding enchanted path to a gazebo perfect for sunsets, a gravity wagon basketball game, a romantic lit pavillion, a balcony overlooking both Iowa and Nebraska, and fields of corn and beans! Bathrooms can be found centrally on the property, we have 2 womens, 2 mens and one family/ handicap accessible. Now with Shower AND WIFI!

2. Edge Hill

94%

(32)

30mi from Canton · 4 sites · RVs · Luverne, MN

We are located on The Lake in the city Luverne with easy access to swimming, fishing and the Luverne Loop 8 mile walking and biking trail system. Full hookup with WiFi available. Access to kayaks, firewood and the man made Lake. Quiet area with quick access to all amenities inside the City of Luverne. An American Flag along with the US Marine Flag and an Eagle will guide your way to our site. We are the smaller 4 site grounds to the West of the Luverne Campground on the same Lake access road.

3. Uncle B's Produce Farm

100%

(1236)

37mi from Canton · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Monroe, SD

Awarded South Dakota's best Hip Camp 4 times. Uncle B's farm is a small 11 acre hobby farm with a large vegetable garden, chickens, peafowl, guinea fowl, turkeys, dogs, and cats. There is an old quarried stone railroad bridge and a few short walking trails around the pond. The pond is at the back of the property where I have 6 dry camp sites listed as Uncle B's farm for tents or self contained RV's. All sites have partial to full shade and most have mature trees that will work for a hammock or tensile tent. All of the campsites have a firepit, some with cooking grates and all sites have a picnic table. The "shower shack" is shared by all guests and has 2 separate 3/4 baths with all modern plumbing. There is also a basic outdoor kitchen with a few portable grills as well as a sink with modern plumbing. Available at Uncle B's RV Camper site I have 3 RV sites with water and 30 Amp electrical hookups. My "Ready Set Camp" listing is a dome tent set up and furnished with 4 cots, table, and lamp as well as a match ready fire. The Barn loft apartment is a studio apartment with a small galley kitchen and private bath. The Hippie Bus is new for the 2025 season and offers a trip back in time. Uncle B's farm has been voted Best Hip Camp to see in South Dakota for the 4th time and placed 2nd in the nation in 2022. Come see why...

4. Tippy Toe Acres

83%

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40mi from Canton · 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!

Public campgrounds near Canton

67%

(4)

Newton Hills Campground

5.9mi from Canton · 139 sites · Tents, RVs · in Newton Hills State Park

100%

(4)

Palisades Campground

27mi from Canton · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Palisades State Park

100%

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Blue Mounds Campground

35mi from Canton · 88 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Mounds State Park

Lake Vermillion Campground

36mi from Canton · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

100%

(4)

Split Rock Creek State Park Campground

43mi from Canton · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Split Rock Creek State Park

Ponca Campground

49mi from Canton · 88 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ponca State Park

Stories from the community

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Santos

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Blue Tin Ranch

Very kind host and beautiful views. It was a very peaceful site and one I would definitely recommend visiting.

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Katie

October 2025

30 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

Uncle B was awesome. He was so accommodating and definitely went the extra mile helping us get our RV hooked up in the rain after a long day on the road. He even put together a small gift for our newborn son which was so sweet. We came to stay en route home after our wedding and he made our stay so memorable. 100/10 would recommend staying here. We will be back!

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Heather

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Tin Ranch

The location was right off the highway but once you get to your spot the road noise was very minimal. Host was very accommodating for a very last minute booking (less than 2 hours warning with a 9pm arrival). Host was out of town but very responsive to messages and helped how she could, we are pretty low maintenance though. It was very windy in this area but I think if you only had a tent you could find some way to break the wind easily. There were other guests on the property but no problems arose and everyone kept to themselves. Bathroom/shower access was a huge plus. Also super friendly kitty cats on property. The parking was ample, the fire pit was awesome and this met all of our needs for backpacker car camping 👍🏽 Affordable ✅ Safe ✅ Accommodating ✅

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liz

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

I went by myself to Uncle B’s farm and he made me feel right at home! He gave me a tour of his farm and helped me start my fire each time. He is very welcoming and genuine. His facilities are clean and he has a fun trail to venture into to find little easter egg type monuments.

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Elizabeth

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

Brian was a fantastic host; friendly and helpful, although his co-hosts Frankie, Johnny, and Dibs really stole the show. (Frankie, Johnny, and Dibs are dogs.) The camp is well-maintained, far enough off main roads to feel quiet, and, for fellow solo travelers, I felt very safe there. I just used an RV site, but if you are looking for a fun “glamping” experience, the converted skoolie on property is absolutely adorable.

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Mark

October 2025

38 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

Great hospitality! Greeted us as we pulled in. Clean shower and bathrooms. Lots of extras all around the property! Very cool setup! Will stay again if we pass back thru! Thanks again Brian

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christina

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

Brian has spent a lot of time making his property cool for everyone who comes there. His showers were clean and he’s a very personable person and it was easy to find.

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Ronald

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

I loved the place, friendly owner and excellent amenities. I honestly should have gotten one of the more premium spots but I'll make sure to do that when I come back. Peaceful area and not too far off the highway.

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Katie

October 2025

27 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

We loved staying at Uncle B’s Hipcamp! We ended up being the only campers that night so we got VIP service, although I bet he treats everyone like a VIP - he’s that kind of guy. When we arrived we got a dozen farm fresh eggs and he made my daughter a bracelet making kit with her name on it! Our dog had a blast running off leash with his dogs, our daughter had so much fun exploring and getting to meet the baby kitties! My husband and I also had a great time getting to know Uncle B and getting a tour of the camp. We built a great bonfire (wood provided by Uncle B!) All around great experience, I wish we would’ve had time to stay longer!

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anders

October 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

We had a great stay at Uncle B’s spot. The host Brian and his pack of pups and other critters gave us a very warm welcome complete with s’more fixins and a bag of treats for our dog. He’s great. A real fun and kind character that is so welcoming and committed to you enjoying your time at the farm. There’s lots of fun stuff to look at on the property and the facilities are well stocked and clean. He even invited us into his garden to pick some veggies for the road. If you’re in the area and need a peaceful and unique spot to stay, this is it.

Heather

September 2025

38 ft toy hauler

Weekend Trip to Edge Hill

We easily located Brian's spot and enjoyed exploring the cute town of Luverne as well as Beaver Creek (The Cidery!) as well as Sioux Falls. For larger rigs I would recommend spots 1 or 2. We ended up in spot 4 and we fit in it just fine, but we're not the best at backing up and it took us several tries due to the angle. (That's on us, not Brian!)

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Brandy

September 2025

19 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

We stopped at Brian’s overnight, traveling from Tennessee to South Dakota, but would have stayed several days if we had the time! His place is perfect! He has put so much thought and creativity into his place! It is a gem!

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Ella

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

It’s glaringly obvious Brian really cares that his guests have a fun and enjoyable experience. The property itself is spacious and beautiful, there’s plenty of animal friends roaming about, a kitchen area, and full bathrooms with showers. We picked some peppers from the garden before leaving and took a tour of the property with Brian so he could show us some fun scenic spots he created. Campsite/amenities aside, Brian himself is a destination spot. Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

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Ashlyn

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

Brian was so hospitable and friendly! I really enjoyed my one night stay.

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Ben

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Blue Tin Ranch

If you’re looking for a nice spot to get some sleep in South East South Dakota, this is it. I was parked behind the barn. Lots of privacy. Also a fair amount of bugs but it was summer and next to a corn field so no surprise. Bring earplugs because the cows on the other side of the field could get noisy. And the occasional train might make its presence known. Again, earplugs took care of everything and I got a great night’s sleep. I’d stay here again. Thanks Kelley!

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Teresa

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

Uncle B's Farm is the best HipCamp I've been to! I was welcomed by Uncle B himself and all his animals. Free s'mores included! There is lots to explore on his property as well. I also left with some hand-picked garden produce. If you are passing through the area, don't miss out on camping here!

Cassie

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Uncle B's Produce Farm

Brian is thoughtful, kind, and welcoming. He’s got everything we look for in a great place to stay. We are looking forward to returning here again and again when we pass through.

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Kelby

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Uncle B's Produce Farm

Brian's property was very well maintained. All the amenities were nice and clean. Brian himself was a very kind host. I would recommend his property to anybody passing through that area and I'll probably end up staying there again the future.

Karen

September 2025

21 ft campervan

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

Friendly host who gifted us smores, fresh eggs, and let us pick veggies. Quiet. Lots of bugs!

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Chris

September 2025

23 ft Class B

1 night at Uncle B's Produce Farm

Great place to spend the night! Brian met us with goodies and helped us get a spot picked out. We woke up to chickens making chicken noises and it was lovely.