Sandy Shore Recreation Area

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 for second vehicle | $80 transferable license
Campsites: - electrical: $26 per night
Campsites: - non-electrical: $22 per night

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.
State Park Maps / Information
Amenities
  • Beach
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campground
  • Canoe/kayak rentals
  • Drinking water
  • Electric campsites
  • Fishing pole checkout
  • Game checkout
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Vault toilets
Activities
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Address

Sandy Shore Recreation Area
1100 South Lake Drive
Watertown, SD 57201
605.882.5200
Email: SandyShore@state.sd.us
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On the banks of Lake Kampeska, Sandy Shore Recreation Area offers just that; a long, sandy beach. The beach is a great place to enjoy Lake Kampeska, which is a glacial lake named for its clear water. Early homesteaders settled along the shores of the lake.

Park Specs

Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.

Park Size: 17 campsites

Directions:

5 miles west of Watertown off US Highway 212

Nearest Town: Watertown

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