Within Sandy Shore State Park, this campground operates year-round under South Dakota State Parks management, providing direct waterfront access along a sandy beach. All sites sit in open terrain with minimal shade, making them vulnerable to wind conditions that can affect comfort levels during cooler months. Electric hookups accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, and the facility includes clean restrooms with ADA-accessible showers.
A camp host assists arriving visitors, and bike trails connect the area to nearby Memorial Park for those seeking a more sheltered alternative. The campground allows both drive-in and boat-in access, with reservations available through the state park system.
Description
Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Park Size: 17 campsites and 2 camping cabins
Directions: 5 miles west of Watertown off US Highway 212
Nearest Town: Watertown
Location
Public CampgroundSandy Shore Recreation Area is located in South Dakota
Directions
Northeastern South Dakota: 5 miles west of Watertown off US Hwy 212.
Address
400 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, SD 57201
Coordinates
44.89400002 N
97.24000082 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/1/26
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- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/1/26
- 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
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 55 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 3 hrs 12 min from Mankato, MN




