Palisades State Park Campground

Open

Open year-round. Showers, flush toilets, and water systems may be closed October 1 through April 30; vault toilets remain available. The park is using a new entrance at 48422 256th Street. Reservations available up to 90 days in advance via CampSD.com.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 6:21PM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

6:21 PM — 7:00 PM

SVRFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Moody County in east central South Dakota... Lake County in east central South Dakota... Northern Minnehaha County in southeastern South Dakota... Extreme eastern Miner County in east central South Dakota... Northeastern McCook County in southeastern South Dakota... * Until 700 PM CDT. * At 620 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ramona to Madison to near Montrose, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Madison, Wentworth, and Nunda around 625 PM CDT. Colman and Chester around 630 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Flandreau, Egan, Dell Rapids and Trent.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 6:08PM CDT until July 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

6:08 PM — 9:00 PM

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 439 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA JERAULD IN EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA BEADLE BROOKINGS KINGSBURY LAKE MINER MOODY SANBORN IN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA AURORA BRULE DOUGLAS IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA DAVISON HANSON HUTCHINSON LINCOLN MCCOOK MINNEHAHA TURNER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, ALPENA, ARLINGTON, ARMOUR, BRIDGEWATER, BROOKINGS, CANISTOTA, CANTON, CENTERVILLE, CHAMBERLAIN, CHANCELLOR, CLAYTON, CORSICA, DE SMET, DELMONT, EMERY, FLANDREAU, FREEMAN, HARRISBURG, HOWARD, HURLEY, HURON, IRENE, KIMBALL, LAKE PRESTON, LENNOX, MADISON, MARION, MENNO, MITCHELL, MONTROSE, ORLAND, PARKER, PARKSTON, PLANKINTON, SALEM, SIOUX FALLS, STICKNEY, TEA, TRIPP, VIBORG, WESSINGTON SPRINGS, WHITE LAKE, AND WOONSOCKET.

About

Palisades State Park is one of the most unique areas in South Dakota. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with Sioux quartzite formations varying from shelves several feet above the water to 50-foot vertical cliffs. Scenic overlooks and rushing water make Palisades an appealing getaway. The park is popular among campers, photographers, sightseers, picnickers, rock climbers and hikers. A perfect site for weddings, reunions and meeting is the lodge at Palisades State Park, open year-round. It has four bedrooms that sleep up to 12 people and also offers a full kitchen, dining area and relaxation room. The back deck has a great view of the creek and Sioux quartzite rock formations. You can reserve the lodge, a campsite or camping cabin by using the online system. Camp sites come with or without electricity, and the one-room cabins sleep four. Furnishings include a set of bunk beds, a double bed, table and benches, with a picnic table, porch and fire grate outside. For millions of years, Split Rock Creek cut deep gorges through Palisades State Park. Geologists estimate the Sioux quartzite spires are 1.2 billion years old. Five hiking trails twist and turn through these beautiful Sioux quartzite formations and prairie areas. The cliffs and formations at Palisades are used by rock climbers to practice their scaling and rappelling techniques.

Directions

The park entrance is located at 48422 256th Street near Garretson, South Dakota, approximately 20 miles northeast of Sioux Falls.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $6 - $280

Vehicle

Max RV Length 84ft
Max Trailer Length 84ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites Yes

Contact

Email PalisadesPark@state.sd.us
Phone +1 (605) 773-6245

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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