Split Rock Park Campground

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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: 06/09/2023


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

Length of Stay

All campers are limited to a 7 day maximum length of stay at Split Rock Park Campground. We have no water or sewer hook-ups, only electricity.

Inclement Weather

In case of inclement weather, Zion Lutheran Church, located at 212 N Center Avenue, will be used as a shelter.

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.

No Fireworks

Fireworks are prohibited.

Contact Information

Park Staff is available from 8am to 9pm. 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.


30 Amps

50 Amps

Back-in RV Sites

Drinking Water

Fire Ring / Grill

Gasoline Nearby

Gravel Roads

Picnic Table

Playground

RV Hookup

Slide Outs

Waterfront

Pets Allowed

Picnic Area

Toilet



Fishing

Historic Sightseeing

Kayaking & Canoeing



Family Friendly

Pet Friendly

RVing

Tent Camping



City Park

Public 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: 4.1


Madonna cutrer

5.0
Love this little gem! Great weekend spent here.

Cassie Oaks

2.0
The location is lovely, but the trains... Have mercy they go through in the day and about 3 times in the night, and honk for the intersection that is by the park. It would be nice to have a shower house/bathroom.

Barb Schuler

4.0
This little campground is very sweet and the view of the River a bonus! No showers and the constant noise of passing trains was unexpected

Dean Peterson

5.0
Such a pretty little park with campsites/tenting areas along the Splitrock Creek. Keep a window open at night and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waterfalls. The train goes past several times a day which some people might find annoying but I personally thought it was pretty cool and kids absolutely love it! Whether you like to swim, hike, kayak or just hang out in a lawn chair, this is a great place to do it. I definitely recommend a stay here 😊

Anndee Jensen

3.0
Didn’t know there was not a shower house and the train went past so many times during the night. Day time we didn’t mind the train. Loved the pontoon tour.

Isaiah Wissell

5.0
It was great! You’re really not going to find a better campsite for the price! The only thing to note is trains go through not for from there. It was awesome though! Police do drive through at least once from 9-10pm and that makes me feel safer, and the campsite are spread out so you have privacy.

Bruce Rekstad

5.0
Great setting, great help when I needed help. This is a well kept camp, that other the an occasional train, is quiet with plenty to do!

Stacy Christensen

4.0
Nice campground. Parking pad was almost too short for our 5th wheel. Was clean and quiet, except for the trains at night.

James Uecker

5.0
Nice campground. Love the waterfall. Only negative thing would be the trains.

Cristy Guy

4.0
Loved the camp site 15. Beautiful views. Just be aware they not have a bathhouse. But do have vaulted toilets. There's a lady, can't remember her name. But she opening a gift shop there. She is super friendly, and was helpful. Even left us small gifts.

Tammy Sunde

5.0
I didn't find the souvenir or gift shop that showed on your map. Beautiful park.

Lesa Vest

5.0
Tent camping was very clean. A very beautiful and quiet park. Will return again!

Alex Bobbs

5.0
Perfect for a night stay

Stephen Nefstead

5.0
Spectacular campground for families. Very quiet and alot to do.

Mark Griffith

4.0
I enjoyed the stay at this Campground, good food nearby, and nice people.

Steven Collier

4.0
The campground is nice and well maintianed Access to water is abundant, the falls are beautiful There is a railway right next for the campground and it is VERY active ALL night long, combine with a rail crossing by the campground entrance means they blast their horns right next to the campground, it’s as loud as you can imagine

Kim Uilk

5.0
Very beautiful. The fire pit could have been farther away from my camper. I have a bunkhouse and was in site 16 but we made it work. My daughter loved the park. Lots of picnic areas. Lots of hiking in the area. Would go there again.

mindy kuhlers

5.0
We loved it here, its smaller and not a fancy campground. Lots of space between campers which is awesome. Lots to do with fishing and having devils gulch nearby for hiking. The vault toilets were clean, you just have to take a light with you at night, there were none in bathroom.

Jeff Church

5.0
A very nice little park.

David Allen

3.0
Beautiful landscape with a nice hiking trail of devil's gulch, but noisy trains at night