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Northeastern South Dakota: 5 miles west of Watertown off US Hwy 212.
It's next to impossible to fish from the one and only dock due to boats constantly launching and docking. It's frustrating to pay for a fishing license, pay a State Park Entrance fee, and have so limited options for offshore fishing. South Dakota lakes are only recreational for the wealthy.
I went for a family gathering on Memorial Day. The restrooms are well maintained and cleaned and the trash cans had new garbage bags and the park is well maintained for the kids and the shores are clean. Our reserved are hardly had any tables, somebody who had a camper there moved the benches by there camper. The amount of small sharp rockes at the shore makes it really hard to walk to the water so you will need flip flops or water shoes.
We really enjoyed our trip here… the cabins were very nice and cozy. The only thing we wish was different was the campground hosts answering their phones or door. We had knocked twice and called over 16 times and nobody answered. All we wanted to do was rent the kayaks (chilly weather) to keep us enjoying our trip.
Our family's favorite place to go swim when we go to the lake! The beach is well cared for, and the camping spots and cabins are nice as well. The playground looks good, but honestly, we spend so much time down by the water that I can't vouch for quality or age range. There's also a dock and a parking lot for vehicles pulling trailers away from the main parking by the beach.
Sandy Shore is a nice little RV campground on the south shore of Lake Kampeska. The best spots are to the left as you enter. Sites are across the road from the lake so access is easy and nice. There's a boat launch. Only electric. Site #5 has a water spigot very close. Otherwise, fill your water tank before coming. A dump station is nearby. A very lovely 😍 and peaceful camp area (except weekends)
