Campgrounds and RV parks near Chamberlain, SD

Chamberlain sits on the east bank of the Missouri River in central South Dakota, at Interstate 90 Exit 263. The river here forms Lake Francis Case, a long reservoir behind Fort Randall Dam managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The town is a common stopover for RVers crossing between Sioux Falls and the Black Hills, and it is a destination in its own right for walleye anglers, boaters, and families looking for a beach day on the river. Campground options cluster on both sides of the river. American Creek Campground is located at 701 N Main Street, on the north side of downtown Chamberlain along the shores of the Missouri River, with RV sites, tent sites, cabins, a swimming beach, fishing pier, and boat ramp. Cedar Shore Resort is in Oacoma, directly across the Missouri River from Chamberlain, and Als Oasis Campground sits near the Al's Oasis complex just off I-90 in Oacoma. Further out, Camp Pleasant is a family-oriented park near Oacoma, and Lower Brule RV Park Sioux Tribe is on the Lower Brule Sioux Reservation upriver near the Golden Buffalo Casino.

Most campgrounds in the Chamberlain area take reservations directly through their own websites or by phone rather than through a central system. At American Creek Campground, reservations are not required but are highly recommended. Most summer weekend sites and cabins are reserved within a week of the booking window opening, and reservations open 90 days before arrival by calling the office directly. Cedar Shore Resort takes bookings by phone or website for its campsites and cabins, and campers get access to the resort's indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and other amenities. Als Oasis Campground, Camp Pleasant, and Lower Brule RV Park Sioux Tribe also handle reservations directly with the operator. For holiday weekends and prime river-view sites, book several months out. Three-night minimums apply on holidays at American Creek, so plan trip dates accordingly.