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Nice clean recreation area, we met a very nice volunteer at the campground named Vernon. He was very helpful and pleasant to talk to. The campground was nice and clean. We enjoyed fishing even though there were limited shore fishing options but overall we had a great experience.
This park is in a beautiful, remote area. Be sure to pack everything you need, because there is no store nearby. The cabin was nice and had a good air conditioner. Bathrooms were well kept and cleaned regularly!
Beware of the swimming area, though: Our group all got multiple cuts on their feet and some had pieces of shell imbedded in feet while swimming. Water shoes are a must!! Being South Dakota, it was also crazy windy for part of our stay. Also, the drinking water tasted bad and did not agree with my stomach. I would bring plenty of drinking water, and a night light if you're using the cabins.
The West Bend recreation area is a beautiful location located along the Missouri River. There is a great boat dock area with easy access andlots of parking available. There are numerous campsites around the grounds with some right along the river, including 4 cabins available to rent. Lots of trees to offer shade. There is a nice playground for kids, swimming area on the river, restrooms throughout the grounds, fish cleaning station. Very well maintained grounds. Exceptional place to access the river, camp, or just spend the day recreating.
