Within Pickerel Lake State Park, East Unit — Pickerel Lake Recreation Area operates as a South Dakota State Parks facility with drive-in and boat-in access options. The campground accommodates RVs up to 85 feet with both 30 and 50 amp electrical connections available. Standard amenities include restrooms with showers, drinking water, a dump station, and picnic tables at individual sites.
The open terrain layout provides straightforward navigation for larger rigs. Campers can make reservations in advance and bring pets to the property. One recent visitor noted the clean bathrooms but expressed interest in additional hiking trail development beyond current options. For alternative camping experiences, West Unit — Pickerel Lake Recreation Area sits nearby with similar amenities and lake access.
Description
Choose from among the options of an electrical or basic campsite, or a snug one-room cabin. The log-style cabins are open year-round, with air conditioning and heating to keep the indoor temperature comfortable. Each is furnished with beds for four people (a set of bunk beds and a double bed), table and benches. You'll be able to use the fire grate and picnic table for dining outdoors.
Location
Public CampgroundEast Unit — Pickerel Lake Recreation Area is located in South Dakota
Coordinates
45.48710658775832 N
97.25924586585109 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 5 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 33 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 2 hrs 51 min from St. Cloud, MN
