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
Bob D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 14A, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles
This campground is kept in excellent shape. The hosts are very friendly and often seen picking up anything that was discarded. The fish cleaning stations are fantastic and very well-lighted for night fisherman. If there is anything negative to post , it is the lack of sewer and water at the sites. Two week stays often require to travel to the dump station at some point.
Overall, this is a great place to camp and highly recommended!
Anthony P
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Definitely a must go to place
Joseph T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Very clean, very effective staff, excellent campground!
Steven B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Our stay was very relaxing. Comfort stations were very clean & camp hosts were very friendly & helpful. Plan to stay again.
Art G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles
Hidden gem on the MO River banks.
Danny L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
When we arrived, our credentials were checked and we were directed to our spot. The camp attendants made rounds several times quietly checking on things, which we find reassuring. The campground was generally quiet and the shower facility was clean and centrally located.
Brenda R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Love camping at left trailrace campground. Nice quite campground, 4 wheelers or golf carts racing around or causing potential safety concerns for kids riding bikes, etc. The campground hosts have been around for years. Very friendly, always greeting you with a smile.
Peter S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
Nice place host and staff were great
Cheryl H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles
Nice campground. Clean, big sites, sun/wind leantos at most sites. On an island so lots of river views.
Larry K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Upper Loop Sites 23-72
This area did have friendly host and they were actually at gate house and seen in the park area often. The park is big rig friendly in some sites. Some of the turns are very sharp. we had an end site at one of the sharp turns. I was scared my truck would get hit as I parked as far out of the way as possible but some drivers would cut the corner driving by to close for my comfort. Alot of boaters that parked everywhere. They did not enforce the two wheel on pad that they posted. Nice but too busy for us retired folks.
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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