Split Rock Park Campground

(260) Reviews

$22.00 USD per night, starting at.

Instant Book Available

Split Rock Park Campground has sites available for Instant Book. When you select Instant Book, your reservation will be automatically approved.

Any non-Instant Book sites will still require campground approval.


512 5th Street, Garretson, SD, 57030

Welcome to Split Rock Park Campground, located on the Northwestern edge of Garretson where a small waterfall is created by a dam across the Split Rock Creek, drawing the eye and attention of all who cross the bridge into town! Split Rock Park houses both RV and tent camping sites which include 30/50 amp sites, boat launch areas that are perfect for canoes and kayaks, a small swimming area north of the dam, a beautiful view of three unique bridges, playground, fishing areas, and an old Sioux Quartzite visitor center that houses a small museum and snack area.

The Jesse James Pontoon sets sail by appointment during the summer months, showcasing the beautiful rock canyons and wildlife that is found north of the park. South of the dam is another kayak and canoe launch, which allows for travel down to Palisades State Park by water. With downtown Garretson just three short blocks away and Devil's Gulch right next door, Split Rock Park is a wonderful space to camp and play. Whether its for a short and or long term stay, we hope to see you soon!

We are open May 1st to October 31st, weather dependent.

 

 

Open Dates: May 1 to October 31

Last Updated: 10/03/2024


RV Sites

There is room for the RV, tow vehicle, and 1 extra vehicle per site.  If you need to bring more vehicles beyond that, we do have overflow parking available away from the site.

There are electric hookups at the site.  There is a main water source is away from the site.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
30 Amp RV Site $22.00 Choose Your Site
50 Amp RV Sites $22.00 Choose Your Site
Large Tent Sites

Sites will fit up to 3 tents (for an additional fee).

If you need special exceptions, please give us a call.

There is room for 2 cars per site, but we do have overflow parking away from the sites if you need to bring more cars.

Vehicle or hammock camping counts as tent camping.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Primitive Large Tent Sites $15.00 Choose Your Site
Medium Tent Sites

Sites will fit up to 2 tents (for an additional fee).

If you need special exceptions, please give us a call.

There is room for 2 cars per site, but we do have overflow parking away from the sites if you need to bring more cars.

Vehicle or hammock camping counts as tent camping.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Primitive Medium Tent Sites $15.00 Choose Your Site
Small Tent Sites

Sites will fit 1 tent.

If you need special exceptions, please give us a call.

There is room for 2 cars per site, but we do have overflow parking away from the sites if you need to bring more cars.

Vehicle or hammock camping counts as tent camping.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Primitive Regular Tent Sites $15.00 Choose Your Site
Day Use Picnic Shelter

Our picnic shelter can be rented out for the entire day from 9 am - 9 pm.

Day Use Only.  If you would like to stay overnight, you must also book a Tent or RV site.  To book the Picnic Shelter, the check-in date will be the day you would like use of the shelter and the check-out date will be the following day.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Picnic Shelter $30.00 Choose Your Site

Check in Check out

Check out is 2 pm. Check in is 3pm.

Off road vehicles

Use of UTV, ATV, Dirt bikes, Go carts, or any vehicle designed for off road use is not allowed on property operated by the City of Garretson. This includes both combustion and electric motors. Exemption: Vehicles listed above which are licensed and equipped for road use. Other rules listed in this section still apply to licensed vehicles. NO vehicle listed above shall be driven by any person under the legal driving age or without a valid driver license. NO vehicle listed above shall be driven on any surface other that those maintained as a roadway. This exclusion includes hiking trails and paths, and grass areas.

Length of Stay

All campers are limited to a 5 day maximum length of stay at Split Rock Park Campground. We have no water or sewer hook-ups, only electricity. Campers must vacate the park for a minimum of 24 hrs. After four days campers must select a different site following the 24hr out period.

Quiet Time

Quiet time is from 11pm to 8 am.

No Dumping

There is no dumping gray or black water tanks at sites. However, there is a DUMP STATION at 612 5th Street, one block away!

Firewood

Firewood must be purchased locally. Please do not bring it in from other areas. Use fire pits for wood burning only. Please do not discard glass, aluminum cans, plastic, or styrofoam in fire pits. Firewood available for purchase at Jesse James Country Store and Palisades Oil Stop and Shop.

No Fireworks

Fireworks are prohibited.

Contact Information

Park Staff is available from 8am to 8pm. You can call for assistance at the campground number listed on your Reservation Confirmation Page. If you have a problem after hours, the local police non-emergency line is (605) 367-7000. If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

Picnic Shelter

The picnic shelter is rented by the day. Hours of use are 9 am - 9 pm.

Extra Vehicles

Sites may only fit 2 vehicles, but there is plenty of overflow parking in the main parking lot.

Pet Policy

Pets are welcome at the park, but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after. Pets who disturb fellow campers will receive one warning only. If your pet persist in disturbing other campers, you will need to pull up your camping site and leave the park.


Pets Allowed

Toilet

Gravel Roads

Drinking Water

Fire Ring / Grill

Gasoline Nearby

Playground

Picnic Area

Back-in RV Sites

RV Hookup

Slide Outs

Waterfront

50 Amps

Picnic Table

30 Amps



Kayaking & Canoeing

Historic Sightseeing

Fishing



Family Friendly

Pet Friendly

Tent Camping

RVing



Public Park

City Park




512 5th Street, Garretson, SD, 57030
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Nearby is the park known as Devil's Gulch, where the infamous outlaw Jesse James jumped the gulch and escaped the posse. Palisades State Park, one of the most popular state parks in South Dakota, is 2 miles south. The downtown area of Garretson features restaurants and shopping, two wineries are within 1 mile of town, and the city of Sioux Falls is located a short 30 minute drive southwest.



Overall Rating: 4.0


Christina Teeple

5.0
Our site was next to the river. I enjoyed listening to the babbling water, crickets and the occasional train. The downtown was a short walk from the campground. Friendly people and good food. We lucked out and was able to attend their Oktoberfest to listen to Polka Music.

Dawn Bieber

5.0
Clean and scenic

Melanie Gildersleeve

5.0
Very affordable, amazing bathrooms, WiFi, & a pool!!

Missy Kunze

5.0
So beautiful, so perfect, so peaceful. Loved everything about this place. We can’t wait to go back and bring our Grandson. Perfect little camping spots. Thank you for having such a wonderful place to go. ❤️

Jon Mouw

4.0
Camping area was very nice and clean. Lots of space between campsites, which is nice. When it says primitive, it means primitive. We were not able to get any service and no park wifi. There were only port-a-potties which were clean but still smelled like a port-a-potty. The scenery is great. Bring your kayak! The train was a bit annoying but didn’t run much over the weekend.

JoAnn Casanova

5.0
Absolutely Beautiful!

Tracy Oswald

5.0
What a beautiful peaceful campground. I especially enjoyed the wide variety of wild flowers and plants. Can't wait to come back.

Rose Klutman

2.0
No showers. Vault bathroom was disgusting, train 3 times a night and morning. Not the best experience

James Scholtz

4.0
Lovely small campground. This was our first time out to try camping, and we had no troubles getting our class C motorhome in and parked. Nice shady lots. Pet friendly.

Brittney Parzanici

4.0
There is a train very close that goes through every 2 hours or so, tent site 2 is down a semi steep hill. Over all it was a beautiful place to camp. Fishing was okay for small fish but otherwise only caught soft shell turtles and snappers. There was good shade in every site.

Crystal Davis

1.0
Bathroom facilities were filthy. There was no office open to check in. That made it super confusing. And trains go through all times of the night. Gave it a 1 star because it's a beautiful location

Fred Brokaw

4.0
Camp ground was great the only issue we had was no toilet paper in the womens restroom.

Madeleine Brown

1.0
Beautiful campground however there is a train that runs every hour all night long. Between the train whistle, the rumbling tracks, and the road sign dinging due to an on coming train, I think we got 2 hours of sleep total. I also think it's worth it to mention, the tent sites are on a hill and there is very limited flat space. We were lucky we brought our smaller 2 person tent instead of our 8 person one.

Ashley Heigl

5.0
We stayed in the King campground. Beautiful and clean! Brand new shower house, dump and fill station had very convenient access. Park rangers were very helpful too!

Campground Response

I am glad you enjoyed your camping experience. However, I believe you may have left a review for the wrong park. Sounds like you may have stayed at Palisades State Park as they have just expanded and have a King campground section.


Howard Rounds

4.0
Beautiful park! Would give five stars, but the camping sites are a tight fit for anything over 26 foot.

Alicia Entinger

2.0
Bathrooms were not cleaned or restocked during the 4th of July holiday weekend. Big no-no when there are no other shower or bathroom facilities for guests to use on site. The bathroom was a mess all weekend and we do not have a camper. They were soiled and not well kept which was a disappointment compared to other times we've stayed here. Our "neighbors" had a small dog that sat outside and barked constantly. Nobody checked in on campers at all. This campground is usually a favorite of our family but this weekend, they definitely missed the mark.

Patti Krusa

5.0
We love this campground! This is our 4th time here and the view is beautiful!

Christopher Duffy

5.0
Gorgeous little spot. Nice and quiet. Great for an overnight spot while driv8ng through town. Only about 10 minutes off of the highway. Great views of the stars.

Tracie Kerber

5.0
Beautiful area! Had a great time!

Cara Gatti

5.0
We LOVE camping and visiting Split Rock campground. We go every year. One downside, and its not the campgrounds fault, is that there is a train that comes by right next to the campground and honks their horn very loudly. It comes by multiple times a day and through the night a couple times. Super fun to watch during the day but bring ear plug for the overnight ones. A must is the Jesse James Ponton boat tour!! Extremely affordable and the tour guide is hilarious and knowledgeable. This year was $10 for adults and $5 for kids (be kind if price goes up).

Carla Zary

5.0
Awesome waterfall, trains are noisy!!

Katy Carlson

5.0
Great place. Easy to reserve. Don't want to leave

Kyle Selken

5.0
Very nice and quiet place. Lots of thing to do for the kids.

Lisa Formhals

5.0
Great primitive camping. Beautiful site.

Leslie Black

4.0
Everything was great except the booking system ,- 9 failed attempts due to software issues- thank goodness for Bruce who called back on the weekend when the city offices were closed! Great customer service!