Group Reservations
Reservation Center: 1.800.710.CAMP (2267)
Online Reservations: not accepted at this time
Dates: December 1 - February 1 for the upcoming reservation season
Reservation Fee: $7.70 (per site, non refundable)
Annual Park Permit: Required
With all there is to do and see, South Dakota state parks make the perfect site for your group camping outing. Group campsites are available at Custer State Park and Lewis and Clark and North Point Recreation Areas by contacting the reservation call center from December 1 to February 1 for the upcoming reservation season.
Requirements & Specifications
- To qualify as a group reservation, a minimum of 10 sites must be reserved.
- Reservations for group sites are available for arrival dates during the reservation season of each park.
- Reservations can only be made for those sites designated as group sites.
- A limited number of group sites are available in each park.
- Prime sites are not included.
- A two-night minimum stay is required.
- Group sites are not available for holiday weekends and some special-event weekends.
- Cabins and picnic shelters may be included in some parks.
Group reservations are not available for holiday weekends, some special event weekends and other days as designated by the park manager.
Nonprofit youth groups are eligible for discount camping.
Camping Fees
All camping fees must be paid at the time the reservation is made. Payment can be made by credit card over the phone, or by check or money order if mailed within 10 days of making the reservation or by gift card. Gift cards can only be used at a park or through the call center. There is a $7.70 per site non-refundable reservation fee, which is not applicable to South Dakota residents.
Additional Sites
Each of the parks accepting group reservations has a limited number of campsites available for group reservations. Additional sites or facilities are subject to the regular 90-day window requirements.
Double-Ups
Double-ups are allowed on group reservation sites with prior approval from the park manager, as long as the site is a designated double-up site. Double-up fees will be paid at the park when you arrive.
Other Facilities & Accommodations
To reserve a 20 x 20 foot or 20 x 40 foot canopy for special events held at Newton Hills State Park or Union Grove State Park call 605.987.2263.
To reserve the historic buildings, kitchenette shelter and/or the large tent at Fort Sisseton State Park for meetings, reunions or weddings, call 605.448.5474.
To reserve the kitchenette shelter at Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, contact the park at 605.668.2985.