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  3. Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area

Camping at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area

Private campground · Carthage · 16 campsites

A campground near fishing.

About this campground

Just a short distance away in the town of Carthage, campers have access to a dump station and a shower house for added convenience. Whether you're casting a line from shore or venturing onto the water, Lake Carthage Park is a favorite spot for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

No reviews listedBook on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com
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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Fishing
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

15 available sites

15 open of 16 sites
Site 1E
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Site T1
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2E
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Site T2
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3E
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Site T3
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4E
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Site 5E
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees

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

Availability on Go Outdoors.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
T1
tent only
✓✓$16
T2
tent only
✓✓$16
T3
tent only
✓✓$16
1E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
2E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
3E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
4E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
5E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
6E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
8E
back-in campsite
✓
From $32 for 2 nights
$16/night · Before taxes & fees
15 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com ↗

15 openSites from $16/night
Book on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com

Amenities & location

  • Beach
  • Boat Ramp
  • Dock
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fishing Access
  • Fishing Pier
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

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Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use 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.

Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com
Getting there
Listing Carthage, 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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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
✓
$23
9E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
10E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
11E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
12E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
13E
back-in campsite
✓✓$23
7E
back-in campsite
XX$23

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights103 sites open for every night

Lake Thompson Recreation Area

16.8 mi from Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area (straight-line)
Sites $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from South Dakota State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights70 sites open for every night

Lake Herman State Park

29.8 mi from Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area (straight-line)
Sites $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from South Dakota State Parks · you book on their site
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Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 16 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 · 65 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 · 70 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 · 90 mi from campground

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

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Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Go Outdoors for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202698%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

16 individual reservable campsites from Go Outdoors, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Back-in campsite

13 sites · $23/night

12 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only

3 sites · $16/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15