Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area Campground
Open year-round. Water systems close October 1 through April 30; vault toilets remain available. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 9:44PM MDT until August 11 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
SVRUNR The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East Central Perkins County in northwestern South Dakota... Northwestern Ziebach County in west central South Dakota... * Until 1045 PM MDT. * At 944 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Meadow, or 24 miles south of Lemmon, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. * Locations impacted include... Meadow and Glad Valley.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 7:51PM MDT until August 11 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 569 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA PERKINS IN SOUTHWEST SOUTH DAKOTA BENNETT CUSTER FALL RIVER JACKSON OGLALA LAKOTA IN WEST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA HAAKON MEADE PENNINGTON ZIEBACH THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLEN, BILLSBURG, BISON, CUSTER, DUPREE, EDGEMONT, FAITH, HERMOSA, HILL CITY, HOT SPRINGS, KADOKA, KIRLEY, KYLE, LACREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE, LEMMON, MARTIN, MILESVILLE, OGLALA, PHILIP, PINE RIDGE, RAPID CITY, STURGIS, TUTHILL, UNION CENTER, AND WALL. THIS INCLUDES THE TRIBAL LANDS OF THE CHEYENNE RIVER RESERVATION AND THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION.
About
A small, get-away park, Llewellyn Johns' 10 campsites offer a quiet camping experience. Nearby Shadehill Recreation Area offers recreational opportunities as well as points of historical interest to keep you busy all day. Or, if you prefer peace and quiet, this is a great campground to just sit back and relax. Many historic figures have crossed through the area, including Hugh Glass and Custer's 1874 Expedition. In 1823, Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear in this area, which is documented in the novel "Lord Grizzly." For more historical information, tour the Petrified Wood Park and Museum and the Grand River Museum, which displays artifacts and photos of life on the ranch, Native American history and more. At Shadehill Recreation Area, a beach and boat ramp gives you access to one of western South Dakota's largest lakes, Campgrounds and camping cabins let you spend extra time to appreciate the outdoors. A mile from Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area is the Grand River National Grassland, part of the vast Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Visitors can fish, hike, ride horses and backpack.
Directions
Located 12 miles south of Lemmon off South Dakota Highway 73. Address: 19150 Summerville Road, Shadehill, SD 57653.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (605) 374-5114 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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