Split Rock Park Campground

(237) 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: 04/28/2024


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

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.

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 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


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!

Linda Vick

2.0
Not great! Terribly unlevel campsites. I mean, really bad. Garbage all over the campsites. The train noises were obnoxious and even though I realize you can't do much about that, you could mention it on your website so people can decide if that is something they can deal with. Also had campers that were playing music very loudly at times. Would not stay here again.

Fred Middagh

4.0
Some washouts on the roads. Beautiful quiet park. One of our favorites.

Nancy Hecht

4.0
Nice campground. The train woke us up in the middle of the night. We had a pull-through site, but it was difficult to pull through to get out because of the trees.

Angela m eppenbaugh

4.0
Clean camp area, lighting, fill and dump station were close. No showers & next to rail roads tracks but close to water with fishing kayaking and trails. Overall it was a great stay and we would stay again.

Brad Dean

3.0
Would have been a 5, but I just can't ignore the night trains.

Elizabeth Hallor

5.0
It is nice and shaded.

Michael Welvaert

5.0
Very scenic location and lots of space. Bring your canoe or kayak and enjoy a scenic paddle. Very close to Palisades State Park and Devil's Gulch Park and their hiking and sightseeing opportunities. Less than 30 minutes to Sioux Falls and all it has to offer.

Kerri Taylor

4.0
Very cute little camp ground, great for kayaking. Convenient location. Wish there was water available. The port a potty was super full and nasty. The vault toilet was as expected for a vault toilet, but the smell was awful.

Timothy Chouinard

3.0
Price is good. The train is annoying. There is train depot/station right next to the campground. The train is loud.

Alexis DeGroot

4.0
Great experience. Would definitely camp here again. Adding a second set of bathrooms would be very beneficial.

Cheryl Hirschegger

1.0
Beautiful campground. Too much noise and I’m not including the train. No host, but there is a number to call. I think mid week might be better. People parked in my Rv spot and there was a constant line of people coming into my campsite. NO privacy whatsoever and not relaxing at all. Would like my money back.

Victoria Dubbelde

5.0
Great place to visit!

Lynn Bartscher

4.0
Great little campground with beautiful views! Bathrooms could use some upgrading.

Rene Peterson-Malady

4.0
We thought the pads were a little short and not very level. Would like a campground with showers and there are alot of trains that run on the tracks next to the campground. We will possibly camp there again.

Charles Thomas

5.0
Beautiful! What an unexpected jewel! Site 14 is the jam.

Cindy Heesch

5.0
The only issue quite a few campers had were short camper pads, so we have to park in grass....

Cindy Heesch

5.0
The only issue quite a few campers had were short camper pads, so we have to park in grass....

Joshua Schlenk

2.0
Great looking campground with fun things to do. Trains were obnoxiously loud coming by 3 times each night and 5 to 6 times daily. Construction right across the street was annoying and very loud with honking horns all day long. Tent was surveyed by robbers and tent got broken into. Electric wasn't offered in booking so didn't get to use new air mattress. Too many locals coming by all day long to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. Men's bathroom had no lock and was gross.