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🌤 Weather at Springfield Recreation Area by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23–70 °F | 58–86 °F | 24–76 °F | 9–34 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Tyndall, 9 mi away, elevation 1,420 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Springfield Recreation Area is a South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks campground on the Missouri River, 1 mile east of the town of Springfield off SD Hwy 37 in Bon Homme County, with 20 campsites, 2 camping cabins and a boat ramp.
The agency describes the park as set along the shore with wide views of the Missouri River. A nine-hole golf course sits next to the park above the river, and a bike trail connects the campground with the town of Springfield.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1412 Boat Basin Drive, Springfield, SD 57062 |
| Phone | (605) 668-2985 |
| Season | Open year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed; vault toilets usually stay open. |
| Entry | South Dakota park entrance license: $10 daily or $40 annual for residents, $15 daily or $60 annual for nonresidents (GFP, as of October 2026) |
| Camping | 20 campsites and 2 camping cabins; reserve online or at 1-800-710-2267 |
Things to Do
GFP lists boating, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking on park roads and trails, walking, birdwatching and picnicking. For anglers there is a boat ramp, a fishing pier, shore fishing access and a fish cleaning station. The campground has drinking water, showers, flush toilets, a dump station and a group picnic shelter.
GFP lists the fish cleaning station, the fishing pier, flush toilets, showers and the vault toilets as accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springfield Recreation Area open in winter?
Yes, the area is open year-round. Between October 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed, so call the park at (605) 668-2985 for the current status; vault toilets usually remain open.
Can you hunt at Springfield Recreation Area?
GFP lists the area as open to hunting from October 1 to April 30. Check the current South Dakota hunting regulations before you go.
More parks nearby: Niobrara State Park in Nebraska is about 12 miles southwest, a short drive away, and Lewis and Clark Recreation Area is about 18 miles east, within about an hour’s drive, both in a straight line.
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for South Dakota state parks online at reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com.
🛶 Visit Springfield Recreation Area
Campsites, cabins and current conditions from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
⛺ Camping at Springfield Recreation Area: Campgrounds & Cabins
| Campsites | 20 sites — 20 campsites: electrical sites $30/night, non-electrical (tent-only) sites $16/night. Flush toilets and showers (may close Oct. 1-April 30); vault toilets remain open year-round. |
|---|---|
| Cabins & Lodging | 2 camping cabins at $60/night: heat, A/C, electricity, bunk bed plus double bed, table and benches, fire grate, picnic table, porch; no restroom, running water, linens or kitchen. |
| Pets | Statewide SD GFP rule applies: April 1-Sept. 30 pets must be under immediate control on a leash no longer than 10 ft; Oct. 1-March 31 leash not mandatory but pet must be under immediate control. Pets (except service animals) prohibited on swimming beaches and in park buildings. |
| Reservations | Book online at reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or call 1.800.710.2267. Reservation window opens 90 days before arrival. South Dakota park entry license required per vehicle: residents $10/day or $40/year, nonresidents $15/day or $60/year. |
| Special sites | Boat launch, fish cleaning station, fishing pier, group picnic shelter. ADA-accessible fish cleaning stations, fishing piers, flush toilets and showers. Located on Lewis and Clark Lake, a Missouri River reservoir formed by Gavins Point Dam (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers); recreation area operated by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. |
| Season notes | Open year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed; vault toilets remain open year-round. |
Camping questions about Springfield Recreation Area
Can you camp at Springfield Recreation Area?
Yes. Springfield Recreation Area has 20 campsites. 20 campsites: electrical sites $30/night, non-electrical (tent-only) sites $16/night. Flush toilets and showers (may close Oct. 1-April 30); vault toilets remain open year-round.
How do you reserve a campsite at Springfield Recreation Area?
Book online at reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or call 1.800.710.2267. Reservation window opens 90 days before arrival. South Dakota park entry license required per vehicle: residents $10/day or $40/year, nonresidents $15/day or $60/year.
Are there cabins at Springfield Recreation Area?
2 camping cabins at $60/night: heat, A/C, electricity, bunk bed plus double bed, table and benches, fire grate, picnic table, porch; no restroom, running water, linens or kitchen.
Are pets allowed at the Springfield Recreation Area campground?
Statewide SD GFP rule applies: April 1-Sept. 30 pets must be under immediate control on a leash no longer than 10 ft; Oct. 1-March 31 leash not mandatory but pet must be under immediate control. Pets (except service animals) prohibited on swimming beaches and in park buildings.
Source: gfp.sd.gov (verified July 2026). Details change seasonally — confirm when booking.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Springfield Recreation Area
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas, including campgrounds and most trails, but not in park buildings or on designated swim beaches.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- April 1 - September 30: leash no longer than 10 ft required at all times; October 1 - March 31: leash optional but pets must be under immediate control
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets (except service animals) are not allowed on designated swimming beaches
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Dogs and cats allowed in pet-designated lodges, cabins and suites (roughly 40 parks/recreation areas have designated pet-friendly cabins) with payment of a pet accommodation fee
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use or camping pet fee; a pet accommodation fee is charged for pet-designated lodging
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited in all park buildings and on the Summit Trail at Bear Butte State Park
Are dogs allowed at Springfield Recreation Area?
Pets are allowed in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas, including campgrounds and most trails, but not in park buildings or on designated swim beaches. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via gfp.sd.gov. More: South Dakota state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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