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  3. Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Camping at Lake Vermillion Recreation Area near Canistota

State park · Canistota · 139 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing. Most campsites have no hookups.

About this campground

Known for its clear waters and abundant fish, Lake Vermillion Recreation Area is a popular place among fishermen, boaters and swimmers. During the fall, sportsmen can find waterfowl and upland game within minutes from the park.

No reviews listedBook on South Dakota State Parks
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At a glance

  • No hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

  • Fishing
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

44 available sites

44 open of 139 sites
Site 1
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site C1
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
Site T1
TentNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site C2
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees
Site T2
TentNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site C3
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$120 for 2 nights
$60/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Go Outdoors

Availability on Go Outdoors. Showing 40 of 140 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
T1
tent only - nonelectric
✓✓$16
T2
tent only - nonelectric
✓✓$16
T3
tent only - nonelectric
✓✓$16
T4
tent only - nonelectric
✓✓$16
1
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
2
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
3
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
4
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
5
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
6
back-in campsite
From $32 for 2 nights
$16/night · Before taxes & fees
44 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on South Dakota State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on South Dakota State Parks ↗

44 openSites from $16/night
Book on South Dakota State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Air Conditioning
  • Beach
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing Access
  • Fishing Pier
  • Heating
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets not allowed

Hookups (individual campsites): 4 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

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Lake Vermillion Recreation Area: questions answered

Does Lake Vermillion Recreation Area have RV hookups?
4 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Vermillion Recreation Area?
Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Hookups & power
Listing 4 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com
Getting there
Listing Canistota, SD (map in Location below)
Max rig length · 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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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
$30
7
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
8
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
9
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
10
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
11
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
12
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
13
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
15
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
16
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
17
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
18
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
19
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
20
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
21
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
22
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
23
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
24
back-in campsite
✓✓$30
49
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
50
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
51
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
52
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
53
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
54
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
55
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
56
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
57
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
58
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
59
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
60
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30
61
pull-off campsite
✓✓$30

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Montrose Campground

7.5 mi from Lake Vermillion Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Dakota Sunsets

12.4 mi from Lake Vermillion Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $23/night
$45 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Flamingo Falls Campground

15.6 mi from Lake Vermillion Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

139 individual reservable campsites from South Dakota State Parks, checked Nov 8 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Back-in campsite

107 sites · $30, $38/night

18 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Pull-off campsite

19 sites · $30/night

19 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Cabin

9 sites · $60/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only - nonelectric

4 sites · $16/night

4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Non-profit group area (group)

1 site · $6/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour Sioux Falls area · 3 hr · from $110/person
    • Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sioux Falls SD Sioux Falls area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by 3Quest Challenge Sioux Falls area · 2 hr · from $10/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 130 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

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 · 22 mi from campground

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

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2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern
2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 26 mi from campground

$135/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 · 52 mi from campground

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

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Things to do

Activities near Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour
Downtown Sioux Falls Food Tour

Sioux Falls area · 3 hr · from $110/person

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sioux Falls SD
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sioux Falls SD

Sioux Falls area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by 3Quest Challenge
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by 3Quest Challenge

Sioux Falls area · 2 hr · from $10/person

See 6 more bookable tours
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Rock and Roll Through Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls area · 2 hr · from $12/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on South Dakota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202640%0%0%
Dec 202632%0%0%
Jan 202732%0%0%
Falls Park Adventure Quest Self Guided Puzzle Tour
Falls Park Adventure Quest Self Guided Puzzle Tour

Sioux Falls area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Sioux Falls by Zombie Scavengers
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Sioux Falls by Zombie Scavengers

Sioux Falls area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by Operation City Quest
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by Operation City Quest

Sioux Falls area · 2 hr · from $10/person

Sioux Falls Showdown Scavenger Hunt
Sioux Falls Showdown Scavenger Hunt

Sioux Falls area · 2 hr · from $27/person

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by Wacky Walks
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls by Wacky Walks

Sioux Falls area · 2 hr · from $10/person