The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Platte, South Dakota

Along the Platte’s winding rivers, you’ll find over 490 campsites where water sets the pace. Campfires are allowed, pets can tag along, and you won’t be searching long for a toilet. Most spots offer a direct shot at swimming, horseback riding, or hiking right from camp. Prices start at $35, with an average night landing around $100. favorites like Serenity Fields (37 reviews), Harris Hideout (23 reviews), and Steinke Ranch Buffalo (16 reviews) keep things simple: bring your gear, stake your claim near the water, and don’t forget the marshmallows. If you want a campsite where you can fish at dawn and hike before lunch, Platte’s riverside options make it easy.

94% (83) • 24 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Platte

Along the Platte’s winding rivers, you’ll find over 490 campsites where water sets the pace. Campfires are allowed, pets can tag along, and you won’t be searching long for a toilet. Most spots offer a direct shot at swimming, horseback riding, or hiking right from camp. Prices start at $35, with an average night landing around $100. favorites like Serenity Fields (37 reviews), Harris Hideout (23 reviews), and Steinke Ranch Buffalo (16 reviews) keep things simple: bring your gear, stake your claim near the water, and don’t forget the marshmallows. If you want a campsite where you can fish at dawn and hike before lunch, Platte’s riverside options make it easy.

94% (83) • 24 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Platte

1. Serenity Fields

87%

(52)

26mi from Platte · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Originally settled by immigrants homesteading westward, Dakota Prairie Lodge now conducts hunting and fishing adventures and dabbles in agriculture.  Far from population centers, the peacefulness of this rural retreat is a delight.

2. Harris Hideout

98%

(26)

38mi from Platte · 1 site · RV

Learn more about this land: Campers will park on a secondary garage concrete pad on our property. It is secluded and walking distance to the Missouri River, where you can take in nature anyway you would like! Fish, swim, paddleboard, kayak, it’s all here! We have 50 and 30 amp, along with 110 available. In addition, we have house accommodations of our walkout basement which includes a full sized bed and queen bed, full bathroom, full kitchen - all furnished, washer and dryer. This option is not always available and is of an extra charge. Contact Neoma or Gary for details.

3. Steinke Ranch Buffalo

94%

(36)

47mi from Platte · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land: Welcome Steinke Ranch! We offer rolling hills covered with beautiful trees. We have 8 different sites available alongside 3 fishing lakes within 10 miles. Find a shooting range near by and a plenty of deer, turkey, buffalo, and pheasant, only 2 1/2 miles off of highway! Come here and enjoy ultimate peace and quiet!.........have a Camp Fire...Play Horseshoes....Cowboy putting green.....Skeet shooting....Buffalo meat ...Buffalo snacks....Wisconsin Cheese......100% Pure Maple Syrup from Vermont.....Buffalo toys......Decals.....

4. Snake Creek Recreation Area

100%

(1)

135 sites · Bijou Hills, South Dakota

Discover Snake Creek Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.

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5. North Wheeler Recreation Area

100%

(1)

25 sites · Geddes, South Dakota

North Wheeler Recreation Area: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

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6. Buryanek Recreation Area

50 sites · Bijou Hills, South Dakota

Discover Buryanek Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.

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7. North Point Recreation Area

122 sites · Pickstown, South Dakota

Discover North Point Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.

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8. Randall Creek Recreation Area

136 sites · Pickstown, South Dakota

Discover Randall Creek's scenic trails and serene camping spots.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Leah

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Serenity Fields

This is a great place to get away, especially for a road trip. Having access to a bathroom and shower makes such a difference, and the facilities were so clean and so much was provided! We had a wide open space to camp, and went to explore the front area of the lodge in the morning before taking off. The lodge has a lot of information available to guest about the lodge and activities in the area. I would absolutely camp here again, and would look into the lodge rooms as well. Thank you Toni!

Areal view of Top of the Hill RV site with buffalo

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Ian

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Steinke Ranch Buffalo

Great and easily accessible RV site with good uncluttered views. Alan’s substantial Buffalo (Bison) herd is able to be viewed close up and his available Buffalo steaks and sausages are quite tasty. The weather when we were there was damp and raining but we can only imagine how much better it would be in clear conditions.

Scottie

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Steinke Ranch Buffalo

Allen was a nice fella who was very helpful. Got my hammock set up and bought some Bison Burger!

AUDRAH

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Steinke Ranch Buffalo

This was in a beautiful field with a great view! Alan is an awesome host. For anyone concerned, the Buffalo are in a separate fenced off area. 🙂

Daniel

July 2025

With kids

1 night at Serenity Fields

Was a fantastic place to stay! Great facilities. Secluded on gravel road.

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Stephanie

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Serenity Fields

Beautiful field/farm spot. Surprised to be offered a full indoor running bathroom. Cute spots. Lots of dogs around. Beautiful sunset.

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jennifer

June 2025

1 night at Serenity Fields

We love this place! Toni is the best! Everything about this place is clean and well loved. Each room has 4 beds and a private bathroom. There is a large deck where you can sit and chat and there is a large firepit for the evenings. We are always excited to stay here when passing through SD. Highly recommend!!

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Harley

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Steinke Ranch Buffalo

We had a great time tent camping here! The site we were at had very soft soil so our stakes did not hold well, but as long as it is not a windy night there shouldn’t be any issues. He was very kind as well.

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William

March 2025

19 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Serenity Fields

Incredible sunrise, snow geese galore, Labrador’s heaven….Great, welcoming hosts

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gretchen

February 2025

30 ft Class A

1 night at Steinke Ranch Buffalo

Buffalo are really neat to see up close! Pheasant and quail like birds and deer around, too! What a view! Buffalo meat, fire and quiet sleeping. Thank you Alan!