SD 2025 Pheasant RV Question

[quincy1]

Hello, I have never hunted SD for pheasant, and I am looking at going hunting and taking my RV Oct 27 to 31. Are RV campgrounds pretty full during pheasant season? Is it wise to book in advance? I'm hesitant to book a full week somewhere as if where I am planning on starting doesn't pan out, I'd like to be able to move and try different spots. I do not need hookups and can also camp off grid if that is allowed in SD?

 

[KurtR]

That time of year you will have the run of most camp grounds. be prepared for if it gets cold. Nice thing is most camp ground hosts in the state ones are gone by then find there spots and you have water and sewer hook ups. Also alot of the small towns have trailer parks you can stay at with full hook ups

 

[spur60]

You might want to book in advance if you're looking at the major non resident hubs for pheasant hunting i.e. Mitchell, Aberdeen, Redfield, Winner; and that's probably only if you want hook ups. Many small towns have city campgrounds that are first come first serve. State parks and State Rec areas will still be open, but may have the showers & some water turned off. You could easily google various small town names and add "camping" to your search and come up with 20-30 options throughout different regions of the state to give you plenty of options.

 

[Cornhusker]

I typically do the same as you and pull a 5th wheel up for opening week at Mitchell and the KOA is usually about half full. They also have a nice bird cleaning station there. I then go back in November and there are even less hunters there. I use their hookups but on really cold nights disconect and run the heated pads and pump. I'm usually good to 20 degrees at night if it gets reasonably warm during the day. Good luck it's always a lot of fun.