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Camping for swimming in South Dakota
5 camps in South Dakota that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 55°F.
This week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Roubaix Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Roubaix Campground is tucked away in a Ponderosa pine forest, with Roubaix Lake nearby for added scenery and recreation. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non-motorized…
View camp → - Central Hills - Rapid CityFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Mystic Ranger District is located in the central portion of the Black Hills National Forest and has an office south of Rapid City, SD.
View camp → - Northern Hills-SpearfishFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Northern Hills Ranger District covers the northern portion of the Black Hills on the South Dakota side. Spearfish has nearby access to over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, groomed and…
View camp → - Southern Hills - CusterFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Hell Canyon Ranger District is located in the southern third of the Black Hills National Forest, with offices in both Newcastle, WY and Custer, SD.
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Questions
How many campgrounds in South Dakota are good for swimming?
5 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 55°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer fishing, 60% also offer hiking, 60% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in South DakotaNearby states for swimming
South Dakota has only a few camps for swimming; these neighbors have more.