Campgrounds and RV parks near Highmore, SD

Highmore sits in central South Dakota along US Highway 14, roughly midway between Pierre and Huron. The town works as a base for RV travelers heading to the Missouri River reservoirs to the west and the prairie lakes to the east. Most campgrounds in the area are operated by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or tribal governments, with a smaller number of private resorts along the river. Within about an hour's drive, West - Lake Louise State Recreation Area offers a mix of water-based recreation, hiking, and rustic camping on a small prairie lake used for fishing, boating, and swimming. To the southwest, West Bend Recreation Area sits along the Missouri River and Lake Sharpe shoreline southeast of Pierre. Farther south along the river, Lower Brule RV Park Sioux Tribe, Cedar Shore Resort, and American Creek Campground extend the range of options near Chamberlain and the Big Bend Dam area. Expect a mix of electric sites, a smaller share of full-hookup sites at private resorts, and vault-toilet primitive loops at the state recreation areas.

For the state-run sites in this area, including West - Lake Louise State Recreation Area and West Bend Recreation Area, reservations go through South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks at CampSD.com or by calling 1.800.710.2267. The standard SD GFP reservation window opens 90 days before arrival, with sites released at 7 a.m. Central Time on the opening day, and popular summer weekends often fill within the first week the window is open. Lower Brule RV Park Sioux Tribe is managed by the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and is booked directly with the tribal parks office. Cedar Shore Resort and American Creek Campground handle their own reservations through their websites or by phone. Out-of-state visitors should note that a park entrance license is required in addition to the site fee at South Dakota state recreation areas.