Best camping near Pierre
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Pierre, South Dakota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
West Whitlock State Rec Area
Good
35.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
West Whitlock State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of South Dakota. With a range of amenities and beautiful surroundings, it offers an…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#2
Gettysburg City Park
Good
37.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 71°F
New users please read 0mi SW of Gettysburg TYPE:CP SITES: CAMPGROUND PH: EL(ft):2060 AMENITIES:(see box below map) DP L$ LAT,LON:45.008,-99.959 UNK RES LINKS: weather - climate…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
West Bend State Rec Area - Pierre
Good
38.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
West Bend State Recreation Area, located in Pierre, South Dakota, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This camping area provides various…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#4
Iron Nation - Lake Sharpe
Good
42.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Iron Nation - Lake Sharpe camping area is a picturesque campground located in South Dakota. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#5
City Park East - Highmore
Good
42.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
City Park East Highmore Camping Area in South Dakota offers a peaceful and serene camping experience with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. The campground has 12…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#6
East Park - Highmore
Good
42.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 70°F
New users please read 0mi SE of Highmore TYPE:CP SITES: CAMPGROUND PH: 605.852.2716 EL(ft):1884 AMENITIES:(see box below map) E FT DP SH DW L$ LAT,LON:44.52,-99.438 UNK RES LINKS…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#7
Byre Lake Recreation Area
Good
47.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Byre Lake Recreation Area camping area in South Dakota offers beautiful views of the lake and surrounding forest. There are 22 first-come-first-serve campsites available, each…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#8
North Shore -COE
Good
52.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
The North Shore COE Camping Area in South Dakota offers stunning views of Lake Francis Case and the surrounding bluffs. Nearby points of interest include the Lewis and Clark…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#9
Old Fort Thompson - COE
Good
53.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Old Fort Thompson - Coe camping area is located in the state of South Dakota and offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It is important to note that…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#10
Left Tailrace - Lake Sharpe
Good
54.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Left Tailrace Lake Sharpe Camping Area is located in Pierre, South Dakota, and is surrounded by beautiful views of the Missouri River. The campground is situated near several…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#11
Right Tailrace - COE
Good
54.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Right Tailrace - Coe camping area is located in the state of South Dakota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#12
Swan Creek State Rec Area
Good
54.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Swan Creek State Recreation Area is a beautiful camping site located in South Dakota known for its breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscapes. The camping area is…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Pierre
The Pierre area has 12 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Pierre
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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