Pierson Ranch Recreation Area Campground
Open year-round. Between October 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and water systems may be closed; vault toilets remain available. Reservations available online at reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 6:08PM CDT until July 3 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 443 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY DICKINSON LYON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD JACKSON LINCOLN LYON MURRAY NOBLES PIPESTONE ROCK IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CHARLES MIX GREGORY IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA BON HOMME CLAY UNION YANKTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ARNOLDS PARK, AVON, BERESFORD, BURKE, CHEROKEE, ELK POINT, FULDA, GEORGE, GREGORY, HARTLEY, HAWARDEN, HENDRICKS, HULL, INWOOD, IVANHOE, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, LAKE ANDES, LAKE BENTON, LAKEFIELD, LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LUVERNE, MARSHALL, MARTY, MILFORD, MOUNTAIN LAKE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, PIPESTONE, PLATTE, ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SANBORN, SCOTLAND, SHELDON, SIBLEY, SIOUX CENTER, SLAYTON, SPENCER, SPIRIT LAKE, SPRINGFIELD, STORM LAKE, TABOR, TYLER, TYNDALL, VERMILLION, WAGNER, WINDOM, WORTHINGTON, AND YANKTON.
About
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, 4.5 miles west of Yankton, opened in 1959 and is the oldest campground in the area. It was the first campground to be constructed after Gavins Point Dam was completed. The area offers 67 50-amp electric campsites and 2 one-room log-style cabins. Cabins have accommodation for four people, including air conditioning/heat and electricity. Park amenities include a large day-use area with tennis/pickle ball courts, 18-hole disc golf course, soccer goals, non-profit youth group tent area and 2 large picnic shelters that are popular for family reunions and large group picnics.
Directions
4 miles west of Yankton off SD Highway 52. Address: 31144 Toe Road, Yankton, SD 57078.
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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 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Lewis-Clark@state.sd.us | |
| Phone | +1 (605) 668-2985 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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