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.
Red Flag Warning issued July 14 at 8:40AM MDT until July 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, PERKINS COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, ZIEBACH COUNTY, HAAKON COUNTY AREA, BADLANDS AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS... ....RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT TUESDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, PERKINS COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS,ZIEBACH COUNTY, HAAKON COUNTY AREA, NORTHEAST WYOMING PLAINS, AND BADLANDS AREA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, and 332. * TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 12 to 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 3:04AM MDT until July 16 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
* WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 105. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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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