Rocky Point Recreation Area — Attraction in South Dakota

There weren’t many photos of the campsites on the website for this place, so we didn’t know exactly what we were getting into. We were just passing by on a road trip and thought “it’s only one night if it sucks.” But it did NOT suck. The drive in was beautiful! Rolling grass fields, a calm lake, and dreamy Midwest skies welcomed us to a grassy campsite on the lake. There wasn’t much privacy between sights, and a young girl riding her pink bike up and down the road kept giving us the stink eye, but we had a wonderful night. The electricity at the campsite was reliable. There was a fenced in dog park with little prairie dogs under it my dog had a great time chasing. I slept for 10 hours as it was such a quiet spot. It was a bit buggy though - I received 47 mosquito bites on my legs. Truly a new personal record. Yes, I used bug spray. Maybe...

We have utilized Rocky Point for many years. From picnics, lake days, camping, to fishing, you can do it all here.

Spacious campsites with firepits, tables, camper pads, tent areas, electric hookups, showers, cabins, restrooms, swim beach, playground, 2 boat ramps, and fish cleaning station.

Managed by South Dakota Game Fish and Parks, it is well maintained and beautiful. Many rangers around and checking to ensure things are in good shape and operational. Parks fee required to utilize this area, but other areas of the lake are accessible...

Not the Orman Dam of 20 years ago. Vast improvements to the camping areas. The beach/swim area is not sand, but pebbles and a little clay. Water is pretty clean for lake water. Very quiet during the week when were there. Lots of camper hookup. It was too dry to light a fire, but that would have made the trip nice. Volleyball and horseshoe areas, along with a large covered picnic area. If you want to avoid the $6 entry fee, there are plenty of areas around the lake to visit and swim if you don't...