Very pretty campground with excellent spacing between sites. A boat launch is there as is a archery area. Only downside is the silly rates and rules of the State Park. Great vacation spot. Verizon 4G is good.
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What campers say
Farm Island State Recreation Area Campground offers well‑maintained, roomy lakeside sites with clean restrooms and showers, playgrounds, biking trails, archery ranges, and a swimming/beach area. Many sites accommodate big rigs and provide 30/50 amp electric; on‑site water and a dump station are available (note nonresident park entrance fee applies). Visitors commonly praise the space between sites, grassy areas for dogs, and generally attentive staff and upkeep. Some guests reported issues including unleashed dogs, an unsanitary fish‑cleaning setup, occasional reservation mix‑ups where locals lingered on reserved sites, and seasonal service limitations. Overall a scenic, family‑friendly park with practical tradeoffs.
Our summary of 69 traveler reviews.
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📖 About This Campground
Farm Island Recreation Area Campground in Pierre South Dakota offers partial hookup RV and tent camping adjacent to a recreational lake. Ample outdoor activities in a wooded setting. Paved roads with gravel parking pads and plenty of mowed grass. The state managed park provides access to fishing, a beach, and some trails. Convenient to town the park is full on summer weekends so advanced reservations are recommended. As a state park fees are higher for out of state travelers.