Illustration inspired by Yankton, SD: south Dakota broad Missouri River water, grassy bluffs and cottonwood shoreline.

Campgrounds in Yankton, SD

10 campgrounds in and around Yankton, South Dakota. Check open sites for your dates.

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Right now: 10 campsites open this weekend near Yankton at 1 of the 4 campgrounds we checked.Availability read Nov 7, 6:02 PM ET

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  • Recreation.gov
  • Michigan DNR
  • & 43 more

Yankton has 6 campgrounds, with 4 more within 25 miles. 2 list full hookups and 9 list sites of 40 ft or longer. You book through South Dakota State Parks, Recreation.gov and Go Outdoors.

More ways to stay near Yankton: glamping & cabins (5) · RV rentals (1)

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Available this weekend near Yankton

Nov 13 – Nov 15 · open every night of the stay.

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campgrounds near Yankton

Parks in Yankton first, then everything within 25 miles, nearest first (straight-line distance).

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State park campground

Lewis and Clark SRA

Crofton, NE · 7.2 mi away
From $8/nightvia Nebraska Game and Parks
120 RV sitesTent site · Not listedGlamping
Private campground

Clay County Park

Vermillion, SD · 21.3 mi away
From $16/nightvia Go Outdoors
48 RV sitesTent site · Not listed
Public campground

Cottonwood (Ne)

★ 5.0 (493)
Yankton, SD
From $20/nightvia Recreation.gov
76 RV sitesTent site · Not listed

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National parks near Yankton

Missouri National Recreational River · about 2 mi

From the National Park Service · 2 mi away, Missouri National Recreational River

Two turkey in Ponca State Park
Photo: NPS
Hunting in the MNRR

Hunting & trapping is permitted in Bow Creek and Goat Island Recreation Areas in accordance with site-specific regulations.

Two ground squirrels and a grey squirrel by a cottonwood tree in Riverside Park
Photo: NPS
Wildlife Watching in the MNRR

Missouri National Recreational River is a great place to go to observe mammals in their native and wild habitat. Wild animals are an important and vital part of our natural…

Milky Way Galaxy and Stars
Photo: NPS Photo
Stargaze at Spirit Mound

stargaze

Source: National Park Service (Missouri National Recreational River). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

How it works

Find it here. Book it with the park.

  1. Find open sitesSearch by place and dates; we check each provider's calendar for your whole stay.
  2. Check the fitHookups, amps, rig length and pull-through come from each park's own listing. When a listing doesn't say, we leave it blank.
  3. Book with the providerCampspot, Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica, KOA and state park systems: you complete each reservation on their site.

A few good questions

How many campgrounds are in Yankton?

6 campgrounds in Yankton, and 10 counting everything within 25 miles.

Which campgrounds near Yankton have full hookups?

2 of them list water, electric and sewer at the site; 7 list 50-amp service.

Can I bring a big rig to Yankton?

9 parks within 25 miles list sites of 40 ft or longer (up to 99 ft), and 3 list pull-through sites.

What's near Yankton?

Lewis and Clark Lake (about 5 miles, straight-line).

How much do campgrounds near Yankton cost?

Of the 9 parks that list a nightly rate, the middle starting price is about $16 a night. The park's own site has the final price for your dates.

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