$16
Left Tailrace
Closed for the season
Total sites: 91
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
1,363 ft
57°F
41°F
41°F
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Left Tailrace Campground, SD - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Left Tailrace Campground in Brule County is located 2 hrs 32 min west of Sioux Falls, SD with an elevation of 1,363 feet. There are a total of 91 campsites including 12 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 76 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 44 and 89 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 76 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (292)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 64% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@WendyP3855726 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #10
We loved our stay at Left Tailrace! The pull-through sites were spacious and convenient, and the entire facility was very clean and well maintained. Its such a great spot too bad they dont stay open past September 30th!
@BruceA8B7FF293 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #44
Very clean and organized. The campground staff were helpful and friendly. The sites were private and spacious.
@RoseannaHBA665 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #16A
This is my favorite campground to visit. All the help are very friendly. The bathrooms are always clean. The views here are gorgeous. Never had a bad experience.
@DeniseM3444425 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #50
This was a nice park! We just wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy more in area.
@DianeR3253758 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #30
Beautiful campground with amazing views. I did not use the shower house as it was very clean but hard to keep clothes dry while showering. Camp host and gate attendant were both very friendly and informative on the area. This will be a go to stop when going across South Dakota
@BonnieN6437101 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #2
It is a beautiful park. We wish we could have stayed longer.
@DianeR3253758 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #38
I loved that all the sites are waterfront. Beautiful sunsets, the campground itself has very few amenities, but I enjoyed my stay. The shower house was the cleanest I've ever seen. It's a very short drive to town with everything you could need.
@DarrellC812363 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #26
Nice quiet campground
@JonBrentAD3E23 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #6
The campground was so nice and very clean. We had a great view of the water. Camp host was very friendly!
@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #8
A great place to camp when traveling from Owatonna, MN to the Black Hills. Large sites with long level concrete pads. Very friendly staff!
@DianahD38DF599 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #10
We were fully delighted with our 2 stays at Left Tailrace. As we travelled to and from Glacier National Park, this was a perfect place for overnighting and relaxation. I always amazing me the the most beautiful sites are the Corps of Engineer and State Parks. And so reasonably priced! In addition, our host and the park attendant were super nice. I will plan of staying more nights the next time we are using this campground.
@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #24
Had site 24. Good pull through site. Pretty level. The one complaint would not happen all the time but had an oil spill right at the edge of the patio and driveway. If in the middle could have parked over it but it wasnt. Right where you would want to line your camper door up to use the patio. I asked for some oil dry but was told the didnt have any and that it had been cleaned up. It had not. I have two dogs and didnt want oil tracked into camper. I used dirt and gravel from around the site and made it usable barely. Someone did come by and offer another site but I was set up so didnt move. Later on a maintenance guy came by with oil dry I was told they didnt have but whatever. I will say they did mostly what they could and were nice to deal with but it should have been taken care of before I got there as I was told it had happened last week. Throw some oil dry down for the next guy as it had soaked through the dirt and gravel in spots by morning. Nice overnight though. Would stay again if passing through the area. Im sure 5 stars next time with a cleaner site.
@BRUCEL20709903 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #20A
Very well maintained and very nice people taking care of the park
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #22A
This has to be one of the cleanest, neatest Corps campsites in the US. The gate staff were extremely helpful in getting me a good site near the water. The camp host would come around to all the campers and see if they needed anything. In the evening, she would drive to each site and see if the campers wanted firewood or ice (for a fee). I brought a bike and rode it two of the three mornings I was there. There are enough roads from the camp to ride without going out on the main highway. All in all this was a very nice campground!
@JamesD3491200 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #68
I stayed here cause its only an hour to Pierre and I had some business there. The Rodeo and Pow Wow event was on during my stay. Sure are a lot of great people to meet at that event and fun for family. Oh and the deer like to come by for apples in the morning.
@janem8941297 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #16A
The sites are large, the park is very clean and well kept. This was our second time staying here and we were not disappointed.
@RogerB3749935 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #12
What a beautiful campsite. It was extremely level. There is nothing to block your view of the lake. You are at the very end of the row of campsites. In my humble opinion, this is the best campsite in the entire Park. Great breeze. The campground was well maintained.GOOO DAWGS
@AlyssaJ8432218 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #2
Crowded campsite but easy to get to our spot. Great camp host and rangers patrolling the area. We had a really bad lightning storm from 2 am to 3 am and we thought we might lose our camper (pop up) but it survived and we were able to get back to sleep.
@KarenK3878935 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #32
We enjoy this campground.
@JorjaI2000B920 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #53
Very nice stay. Impressive dam.
@Arlington6EE69 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #23
Nice staff and hosts. Park was clean and mowed. Facilities worked fine. RV hookups worked fine. I just couldn't shake the uneasy feeling of strange (non-camper) vehicles constantly driving around all night long into the early morning. Sometimes you just don't feel comfortable at a place. For me, this is that place. Don't go to Ft. Thompson.
@LesB7859789 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #11
Nice campground
@AnnEB6053DCAF5 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #35
Recreation.gov always has the best service and if I have issues ever I go to representative voice help and they are always able to help me quickly and professionally! This company knows how to do things right, its perfect!
@TonetteV20C0AF · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #10
Campground is well maintained and restrooms clean. The camp hosts are all wonderful.
@DonnaH1137571 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #22A
We really liked this campground. Thank you
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