Amsden Lakeside Use Area
South Dakota State Recreation Area
CampingYes
About Amsden Lakeside Use Area
Twelve non-electric campsites near Groton share the shore with a boat ramp and a swim beach, with room to fish from the bank or launch a canoe or paddleboard. There's no water on site, so pack your own and stay up for the stars.
Things to do
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
- 🔭 Stargazing
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More South Dakota state parks with swimming · stargazing
Camping options
- Non-electric Campsites
Facility hours
Vault toilets usually remain open all year. No water at the park.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone605-626-3488
Address140th St., Groton, SD 57442
🎒 Gear up for Amsden Lakeside Use Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Telescopes
- Binoculars
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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