About Left Tailrace
Number of accommodations: 88
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access -
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (403)
What Guests Are Saying
Left Tailrace Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with spacious waterfront sites and stunning views, making it a favorite among campers. The friendly and attentive staff, along with well-maintained facilities, contribute to a positive experience. While some visitors noted occasional issues with site cleanliness and nearby vehicle activity, the overall feedback emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Left Tailrace Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with spacious waterfront sites and stunning views, making it a favorite among campers. The friendly and attentive staff, along with well-maintained facilities, contribute to a positive experience. While some visitors noted occasional issues with site cleanliness and nearby vehicle activity, the overall feedback emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Penny V
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Very nice park with four separate areas for camping. Nice Sandy beach on west end. Clean
Susan D
August 26, 2021
Level concrete pads. Enough space for your camper, vehicle and boat. Great fishing. Boat ramp with trailer parking. Great fish cleaning station. Clean restrooms. Potable water and dump station available. Camp hosts great. Have stayed here multiple times on our cross-country trips.
Deborah S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 18B, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles
We enjoyed this campground. Very nice facilities and super- friendly cdmpground hosts.
JOE S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 22A, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles
A great overnight stop.
Kevin K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles
Love that Park. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I have stayed there twice in the last week coming and going. Most definitely would like to stay for more than a night at a time. Specially if I can get site 12 again. Absolutely breathtaking view of the Missouri River.
Thomas p
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles
just stayed 1 night in poor weather but the camp spots are large and level. looks to be a beautiful campground we were water front very nice the bath house was nice and very clean would love to come back and stay again. also very inexpensive
cheryl r
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 18B, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles
The report for the place I stayed on August 14-15 was meant for this place.
The Hosts of the South Dakota facility was amazing. From the minute they drove up in the golf cart to let me know they had been on a trip around the facility, to getting in the office to help me find a spot was amazing. I had fun watching them work the computer system and the woman was working the computer and seemed to have fun working with me setting up my site.
Since I use a tent, I had options for a tent site or electrical site and I asked her to give me the one with the best view, and she sure did.
I already told family about how wonderful this place is and the next time I am going through South Dakota and it is about the time of day to find a place to sleep, this place is high on my list.
Keep this couple working for you, as they are amazing.
Destiny H
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles
Great
Linda R
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Excellent, thank you!
Mark N
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Location Left Tailrace
Address:
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Chamberlain, SD, 57325
United States
- From west bound I-90 take exit 265 at Chamberalin SD, turn right on to Highway 50 travel approximatly 16 miles, turn left on to BIA Highway 4, travel 8 miles to FT. Thompson SD, turn left on to highway 47 travel 3 miles then take a left at the Left Tailrace Campground sign on Big Bend Dam then travel approximately 1 mile to the Left Tailrace Campground.
- From East bound I-90 take exit 248 at Reliance SD take a left onto Highway 47 north bound, travel 18 miles to Big Bend Dam. Turn right after crossing the Power House bridge, then turn right at the Left Tailrace Campground sign, and travel about 1 mile to the Left Tailrace Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.0408 / -99.4394
Elevation: 416 feet
Policies & Rules
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Summary of Campground Rules & Policies: All public-use of Corps of Engineers lands and waters are governed by Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
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Firewood Alert! Don't Move Firewood: Due to the spread of invasive insects such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit DontMoveFirewood.org for further information. |
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Protect Your Waters! Attention Boaters, Paddlers and Anglers: Do your part to help stop the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) by remembering to always Clean, Drain, and Dry! Visit SDLeastWanted.com for more information. |
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