Split Rock Park Campground
512 5th Street, Garretson, SD, 57030
Last Updated: July 7, 2025
Closed Dates: November 1 - April 30
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Campground Overview
Check In
Check In Time: 3PM | Drive safely and proceed directly to your assigned site number if attendant is not available. Park Staff is available from 8am to 8pm. You can call for assistance at (605) 305-0029. If you have a problem after hours, the local police nonemergency line is (605) 367-7000. If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Activities
Kayaking & Canoeing, Historic Sightseeing, Fishing
Rules
No Fireworks
Fireworks are prohibited.
Picnic Shelter
The picnic shelter is rented by the day. Hours of use are 9 am
Quiet Time
Quiet time is from 11pm to 8 am.
Extra Vehicles
Sites may only fit 2 vehicles, but there is plenty of overflow parking in the main parking lot.
No Dumping
There is no dumping gray or black water tanks at sites. However, there is a DUMP STATION at 612 5th Street, one block away!
Pet Policy
Pets are welcome at the park, but must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after. Pets who disturb fellow campers will receive one warning only. If your pet persist in disturbing other campers, you will need to pull up your camping site and leave the park.
Contact Information
Park Staff is available from 8am to 8pm. You can call for assistance at the campground number listed on your Reservation Confirmation Page. If you have a problem after hours, the local police non-emergency line is (605) 367-7000. If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Off road vehicles
Use of UTV, ATV, Dirt bikes, Go carts, or any vehicle designed for off road use is not allowed on property operated by the City of Garretson. This includes both combustion and electric motors. Exemption: Vehicles listed above which are licensed and equipped for road use. Other rules listed in this section still apply to licensed vehicles. NO vehicle listed above shall be driven by any person under the legal driving age or without a valid driver license. NO vehicle listed above shall be driven on any surface other that those maintained as a roadway. This exclusion includes hiking trails and paths, and grass areas.
Firewood
Firewood must be purchased locally. Please do not bring it in from other areas. Use fire pits for wood burning only. Please do not discard glass, aluminum cans, plastic, or styrofoam in fire pits. Firewood available for purchase at Jesse James Country Store and Palisades Oil Stop and Shop.
Check in Check out
Check out is 2 pm. Check in is 3pm.
Length of Stay
All campers are limited to a 5 day maximum length of stay at Split Rock Park Campground. We have no water or sewer hook-ups, only electricity. Campers must vacate the park for a minimum of 24 hrs. After four days campers must select a different site following the 24hr out period.
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