The best campgrounds near Sioux Falls, South Dakota with climbing

Sioux Falls is a small, friendly city on the Big Sioux River. Don’t let the flatlands fool you—this South Dakota area is loaded with campgrounds. Within 30 miles, you can camp near fishing holes, hiking trails, and canoeing routes. Best of all, four distinct seasons create a long camping season. Camp in comfort at the RV parks off of I-90. Choose pull-thru sites with full hookups and creature comforts like Wi-Fi. Some campgrounds also offer tent sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Get away from it all at a campsite in the state parks near Sioux Falls. Hike and rock-climb quartzite cliffs at Palisades State Park. At Newton Hills State Park, hiking trails wind through dense forests. From your campsite, enjoy biking, hunting, and birdwatching. Near Garretson, Split Rock Park has primitive camping on the Split Rock River. At Devil’s Gulch Park, explore the same quartzite rocks that once sheltered Jesse James. To the south, Big Sioux Recreation Area offers year-round camping. Just steps from your site, try kayaking, birdwatching, and snowshoeing.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is a small, friendly city on the Big Sioux River. Don’t let the flatlands fool you—this South Dakota area is loaded with campgrounds. Within 30 miles, you can camp near fishing holes, hiking trails, and canoeing routes. Best of all, four distinct seasons create a long camping season. Camp in comfort at the RV parks off of I-90. Choose pull-thru sites with full hookups and creature comforts like Wi-Fi. Some campgrounds also offer tent sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Get away from it all at a campsite in the state parks near Sioux Falls. Hike and rock-climb quartzite cliffs at Palisades State Park. At Newton Hills State Park, hiking trails wind through dense forests. From your campsite, enjoy biking, hunting, and birdwatching. Near Garretson, Split Rock Park has primitive camping on the Split Rock River. At Devil’s Gulch Park, explore the same quartzite rocks that once sheltered Jesse James. To the south, Big Sioux Recreation Area offers year-round camping. Just steps from your site, try kayaking, birdwatching, and snowshoeing.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sioux Falls

1. River Road Campground Luverne

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28mi from Sioux Falls · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

This is a newer campground to Rock County near Luverne, MN. This property is known as the "boy scouts" by the locals. When we were kids we spent time on this property riding bike, horses, and exploring. We have turned this 13 acre property into 22 site campground that we are excited to share with you. Check out Sweet Retreat a house for rent. Call 605-254-5450 for details. (also available on Airbnb/VRBO) (Sweet Retreat, 5 bedrooms, 2 bath) Nestled in a bed of trees just 2 miles from I-90 and 1/4 mile South of the Luverne City Park. This campground has 12 sites with rural water and 20,30&50 amp electric at every site. Dump Station. 8 Full Hook Up Sites (Sewer, Water, Electric) Two small ponds and shade trees. Wifi. Shower House/Bathrooms. Campers can enjoy the quiet place to relax and enjoy nature and wildlife, a perfect place for bird watching. We also have a paved bike trial that connects to the campground that leads to miles of trials around Luverne and out to the State park.

2. Secluded and Serene Tentground

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16mi from Sioux Falls · 1 site · Tent

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.

3. Lazy H Campground

49mi from Sioux Falls · 40 sites

Discover the unique charm of our campground, nestled within 235 acres of stunning natural beauty, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Little Pearle Lake, a 50-acre paradise for anglers, is teeming with a variety of fish, including Walleye, Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Bass, three types of Catfish, and even Rainbow Trout, making it an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts. In addition to fishing, our campground offers a picturesque beach for swimming, where you can relax and soak up the sun. For those looking to explore the water, we provide rentals for boats, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards, allowing you to fully enjoy the serene beauty of our 50+ acre lake. Venture into the heart of our campground, where over three miles of scenic trails wind through 100 acres of lush forest. These trails are perfect for hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. Keep your eyes peeled for deer, geese, and a variety of birds, including Heron, Osprey, and majestic Bald Eagles. Don’t forget your camera to capture the breathtaking moments!

4. Big Sioux Recreation Area

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52 sites · Brandon, South Dakota

Discover the natural charm of Big Sioux Recreation Area.

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5. Palisades State Park

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43 sites · Garretson, South Dakota

An almost shocking landscape of grandeur and drama awaits you. Kayak, fish, rock-climb, and relax.

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6. Blue Mounds State Park

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88 sites · Luverne, Minnesota

Discover quartzite cliffs, bison herds, and wildflower-blanketed prairies.

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Public campgrounds near Sioux Falls

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Big Sioux Campground

7.3mi from Sioux Falls · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Big Sioux Recreation Area

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Palisades Campground

15mi from Sioux Falls · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Palisades State Park

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Blue Mounds Campground

30mi from Sioux Falls · 88 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Mounds State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp 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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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

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

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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Rosa

September 2025

13 ft travel trailer

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

Easy access from highway. Very Clean, reasonable price.

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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.

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Emily

September 2025

Tent

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

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

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Linda

September 2025

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

Cleanest bathrooms ever! Delicious hot water showers. But seriously, the bathrooms were so clean and well maintained.

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Robert

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

2 nights at River Road Campground Luverne

I liked the quiet, serene surroundings with beautiful views and pleny of shade. Trail and river access are very nearby. Clean and nice showers and a responsive staff.

corina

September 2025

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

Great bathroom and shower facilities . Right next to a beautiful park and bike path . it was nice that we could just book it and show up and park . I loved the convenience, great stop to pull off on for a quick rest stop or a few days stay

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Diego

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

It was just a layover stop on a much larger trip but it was convenient, well maintained and worked out great!

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David

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Campground was very well kept and clean. The sites were level and spacious.

Kathleen

August 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

1 night at River Road Campground Luverne

Small and a great place for our one night stay. Clean bathrooms and close to town

Evelyn

August 2025

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

We stayed here twice- once on our way west and again on our way back home. Sites are mostly level and very easy to get into. It's extremely affordable for the amenities provided and a great option for a place to rest for the night. It'll definitely stay on our list as a stopover for future trips out west.

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Kathleen

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

Beautiful spot. Quiet. Easy to pull through. Nice bath house. Highly recommend.

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Heidi

August 2025

38 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

This stop was just a quick overnight on our journey eastbound. We fell in love with the neighboring town (Luverne, MN). The town is quaint and loaded with things to do and see. One of the town’s paved bike trails even connects the campground to town and passes through a beautiful town park, the Rocky River and a grassy field. The campground was quiet with a forest on one side and a field on the other, and the campground was quick to respond to questions. The campground is pretty close to I-90 but you couldn’t hear any highway noise.

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Tommy

August 2025

40 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to River Road Campground Luverne

River Road Campground was exactly what we were looking for - a nice easy 1 night stay. The campground was basic with a decent amount of shade trees. It was comparatively easy to get to from I-90. We were impressed with how simple the process of getting a campsite was. And the price was right too!