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Camping at Burke Lake Recreation Area

State park · Burke

A forested campground near fishing.

About this campground

Like an oasis on the prairie, Burke Lake Recreation Area sits next to a 25-acre lake which is surrounded by trees. Whether boating, kayaking or canoeing, visitors enjoy this lake that averages only eight feet in depth.

No reviews listedNot bookable online

At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Fishing
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

Not bookable online

Sites are first come, first served: no reservations, just arrive. We don't show dates or open sites for this park because it has no online booking.

How to book (reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com)

From the park's listing with South Dakota State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you go.

Not bookable online

Sites are first come, first served: no reservations, just arrive.

How to book (reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com)

Amenities & location

  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Fishing Access
  • Fishing Pier
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

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Burke Lake Recreation Area: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Burke Lake Recreation Area?
Reservable on South Dakota State Parks (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the South Dakota State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on South Dakota State Parks
Getting there
Listing Burke, SD (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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    2022 Heartland RVs Mallard
    2022 Heartland RVs Mallard

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 72 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2018 Forest River Cherokee
    2018 Forest River Cherokee

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 91 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    KZ SPORTSMEN Classic 191BHK Travel easy with this Ultralight camper!
    KZ SPORTSMEN Classic 191BHK Travel easy with this Ultralight camper!

    Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 129 mi from campground

    $99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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