Camping in Watertown, SD, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

United States
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South Dakota
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Watertown

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4 top campgrounds near Watertown

Studio Imagen Lot in Milbank

1 site · RV1 acre · Milbank, SD

Grass Lot in Milbank South Dakota, near downtown. A three minute walk to Lake Farley, Farley Fest, or downtown. One Camper Electric, with one tent site also and parking and water available. The studio is capable of having live music events. There is a deck and firepit. There may be access to indoor bathroom by request and laundry.

Renegades Ranch

6 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Corona, SD

This is a beautiful older farm site, with the original home and outbuildings. On the property is a horse pasture, a walking trail, a pond and several friendly animals. There are several acres of trees with a walking trail and campsites within. The farm historically was the top farm in the area. Rooms are spacious. Some remodeling has been done with windows and doors all upgraded. Learn more about this land:12 acre hobby farm with chickens, a dog, a cat, and a horse. We have grapes, raspberries, mulberry fruit trees and make our own wine. There is a trail going through the trees where there are several campsites and fire pits to choose from. As well as open areas to camp or park your camper. There is a small stage and central fire pit with many chairs, electricity and tables available. One 30 amp camper plugin. We are only 2 miles from Big Stone Lake, or within 4 miles you can kayak whetstone creek (weather/water level permitting). We have kayaks available for rent. Also this location is only 2 miles from gourmet bar and restaurants on the lake, and additional walking trails. We can also provide farm fresh eggs for your meal, or for additional fee cook breakfast or grill gourmet meals by request.

Suzanne F.’s Land

3 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Marietta, MN

Miller's Acreage

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · 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.

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Studio Imagen Lot in Milbank

1 site · RV1 acre · Milbank, SD

Grass Lot in Milbank South Dakota, near downtown. A three minute walk to Lake Farley, Farley Fest, or downtown. One Camper Electric, with one tent site also and parking and water available. The studio is capable of having live music events. There is a deck and firepit. There may be access to indoor bathroom by request and laundry.

Renegades Ranch

6 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Corona, SD

This is a beautiful older farm site, with the original home and outbuildings. On the property is a horse pasture, a walking trail, a pond and several friendly animals. There are several acres of trees with a walking trail and campsites within. The farm historically was the top farm in the area. Rooms are spacious. Some remodeling has been done with windows and doors all upgraded. Learn more about this land:12 acre hobby farm with chickens, a dog, a cat, and a horse. We have grapes, raspberries, mulberry fruit trees and make our own wine. There is a trail going through the trees where there are several campsites and fire pits to choose from. As well as open areas to camp or park your camper. There is a small stage and central fire pit with many chairs, electricity and tables available. One 30 amp camper plugin. We are only 2 miles from Big Stone Lake, or within 4 miles you can kayak whetstone creek (weather/water level permitting). We have kayaks available for rent. Also this location is only 2 miles from gourmet bar and restaurants on the lake, and additional walking trails. We can also provide farm fresh eggs for your meal, or for additional fee cook breakfast or grill gourmet meals by request.

Miller's Acreage

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · 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.

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Camping near Watertown guide

Overview

Few towns are as aptly named as Watertown, the state’s fifth-largest city by population. Located in northeastern South Dakota at the heart of the prairie lands, Watertown sits along the Big Sioux River between Pelican Lake and Lake Kampeska. Just about anywhere you drive around Watertown, you’ll hit a lake soon enough. Head down to Oakwood Lakes State Park to swim, paddle, and sail around the eight glacial lakes, or visit nearby Lake Poinsett to camp or rent a cabin near the sandy beach. Bring your fishing rod, as this is the state’s walleye hotspot—you can even enjoy ice fishing through the winter months. It’s no surprise that Watertown’s best camping comes with a view of the water, whether you check into an RV park with full hookups in town, snag a spot at a state park campground, or set up camp at a tranquil lakeside Hipcamp.