Best Campgrounds in Pennington County, South Dakota
Looking to camp in Pennington County, South Dakota? Of the 63 parks and recreation sites we track here, 7 have mapped campsites — ranked below by number of sites, largest first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best campground in Pennington County, South Dakota?
HORSETHIEF LAKE CAMPGROUND is the largest mapped campground in Pennington County, South Dakota, with 42 campsites. 6 more campgrounds are ranked below.
How many campgrounds are there in Pennington County, South Dakota?
7 of Pennington County, South Dakota's 63 parks and recreation sites have mapped campsites, per Recreation.gov data.
How far in advance should I book a campsite in Pennington County, South Dakota?
Recreation.gov typically opens reservations 6 months ahead for popular federal campgrounds — book the day the window opens for weekend and holiday dates.
Are there first-come, first-served campsites in Pennington County, South Dakota?
Some sites listed below don’t require reservations — check each campground’s detail page for its reservation status before you go.