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Pactola Campground

US Forest Service · South Dakota

Pactola Campground in South Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 58 public campsites we map in South Dakota.

This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water. Pactola Visitor Center is located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for conservation education and information to visitors. For reservations visit Recreation.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$36/night
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
440
Coordinates
44.06740, -103.50547

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Nearest sites we map

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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