Angostura Recreation Area

Wonderful place! Camp spots are big and plenty of campgrounds to pick from. The lake is beautiful, and clean. The campground managers keep the property looking great.

Visited this park on our last couple days in the area. Granted, this was 10 years ago, however the park was impeccably manicured. The tent campsites were adequate and tidy. The showers were clean and in good order. Even the fish cleaning stations were sparkling clean. Our only gripe were the FLIES! They were everywhere and there were more than plenty! Our visit was in late July, so wouldn’t have directly expected a mass hatch or anything. I’d recommend to anyone that enjoys camping, but can put up with some minor distractions

Out of state visitor, came for the Southern Hills Triathlon. Great venue, beautiful reservoir, super clean & raked sandy beach front, paved hike/run/bike trail. The trail is fully paved, so strollers and wheelchairs are possible (be aware, there are some steep sections). Only $8 per day to park. Camp sites available for tents & RVs. There are cabins & lodges to rent too. It's so clean and nice, you'd think you're at a tropical resort. Planning to return next year.

We had site 149 in the Horse head campground (electric). It's crushed gravel with a picnic table and fire ring. We had a bit of shade which was great cuz it was 90 when we were there. We had Verizon and dish satellite service at this site. I took the walking path for 3.5 miles one morning along the reservoir. Very clean restrooms.

Peaceful! Still frozen over but the stunning milky green color was showing off below the blue sky. The overlook gives a good view of the entire lake!

My absolute favorite lake in South Dakota! Almost all sand beaches, warmer water, great boating and walleye fishing.

Had one of the best camping trips ever hat creek campground is very nice and it seems to be away from the big crowds and more peaceful so glad I lucked out picking it

Actually four campgrounds within the park, about 150 sites total, most are elec only. FHU for Hosts/volunteers only. Rolling hills, lots of trees, cabins and tent sites too. Sites are crushed gravel, all have tables and fire rings

Absolutely gorgeous state recreation area! This state recreation area is located around 1 hour south of Rapid City. It has multiple campgrounds and beach access along the shorelines. We spent the majority of our day biking along the 3.5 mile paved bike trail that follows on the outside of the lake. It was a moderately difficult trail that had it's many ups and downs, however, not too bad considering I was carrying 2 kiddos in a bike trailer that made it heavier and harder to do. Most of the facilities were closed due to Covid but the area as a whole is beautiful, and we cannot wait to go back. If you have a boat, you've got to check this place out. There is another state recreation area on the west side that we didn't get to go to unfortunately but our trip was totally worth it. Another quick note, please ensure that when booking a campsite, you know what you are getting. Many of the sites only haveelectric but some had noth electric and water. Finally, if you live in SD state parks, just go ahead and get the annual membership. By the time you go to Custer once and another time here or another park, it practically pays for itself.

We stayed here for the last week. Really nice campground. Well kept and friendly staff. Grass was mowed regularly. Electrical hook ups/no sewer or water hookups. Showers/restrooms available. Cleaned daily. Very quiet and did I mention that lake? It's huge! We own kayaks but we're to busy taking in all the touristy spots to use them. There was a playground across the street from us. Definitely a great place for families. Kayak and bike rentals. Be careful driving at night cows and horses on the road that leads to campground. I would stay here again!!

This is a lovely park about ten minutes from Hot Springs. There are abundant swimming opportunities on the shores of the large, clean lake / reservoir. Our campsite was huge, private and afforded amazing and beautiful views. It looks like the main activities here are camping and swimming but it would likely be good for biking and walking/hiking too. A nice state park!

This is a GEM! I am really rating the Cheyenne Campgrounds as we were staying a night on our way to Mt Rushmore. Had electrical hook ups and showers. There was nobody around except for the Host and so we had the whole place to ourselves! Bathrooms were very clean and the area was quiet and peaceful (can't imagine though when Sturgis comes around)