Byre Lake Recreation Area
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review 239th St. Kennebec, SD 57544 605-869-2263GPS: 43.9297, -99.8359
Location submitted by: AL
Overview of Byre Lake Recreation Area
Must reserve and pay for sites with electricity and get a key to access the electric box. Dry sites are free.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by ParkinInParadise on 5/5/2024
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by L&K Full Time on 10/3/2021
Number of Sites 13
Pad Type grass
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,673 ft / 509 m
Max Stay 5
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Byre Lake Recreation Area 37 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 16 Users
Last reported 5/5/2024
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Last reported 7/12/2023
Confirmed by 9 Users
Last reported 4/25/2024
“Great overnighting spot”
Reviewed 10/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I made a video to share what it looks like in October - kinda chilly :)
Decent fishing opportunities - I think a good number of people go hunting here as well. The camping site is basically a large field that has a power box. You have to call ahead to reserve the power box and get a key.
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Verizon 4G
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“A nice lake but it could use some upkeeping to make even better”
Reviewed 8/24/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and there were about 8 campers at the lake. It is heavily used by the locals and they were all very nice. We used the vault toilets and almost passed out from the ammonia smell. I would recommend this lake more if the local community would take better care of the gem they have. Lots of cigarette butts a... more
We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and there were about 8 campers at the lake. It is heavily used by the locals and they were all very nice. We used the vault toilets and almost passed out from the ammonia smell. I would recommend this lake more if the local community would take better care of the gem they have. Lots of cigarette butts and broken beer bottles around the campfire pits.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Stayed overnight, just as a stop over”
Reviewed 7/11/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Nice lake with beach. Clean, easy to find, free, and electric is available - just need to call. Great place to spend the night. Many places to camp on large grass field right on the lake. Restrooms were closed due to COVID-2. 2 miles north of I-90 then right on 239th street for a mile on a packed gravel road. Signs to the lake are smal... more
Nice lake with beach. Clean, easy to find, free, and electric is available - just need to call. Great place to spend the night. Many places to camp on large grass field right on the lake. Restrooms were closed due to COVID-2. 2 miles north of I-90 then right on 239th street for a mile on a packed gravel road. Signs to the lake are small. Spent the night motorcycle camping. Just a few campers on a Friday in June.
AL would stay here again
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“Quiet ”
Reviewed 5/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 6+ |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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It rained the day before we got here, the road to the park entrance is 1.25 miles off the asphalt, that road was muddy but passable. The park road the the sites was very rutted, if you are low or not four wheel check it out first after the rain. Only one other van camper that came in, and a local fishing (very nice guy) we picked up th... more
It rained the day before we got here, the road to the park entrance is 1.25 miles off the asphalt, that road was muddy but passable. The park road the the sites was very rutted, if you are low or not four wheel check it out first after the rain. Only one other van camper that came in, and a local fishing (very nice guy) we picked up the garbage and left it cleaner, no trash receptacles! Great for fetch and doggie swimming. Would definitely come back!!
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AT&T 4G
Maureen would stay here again
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“Unexpected gem off of I-90, safe and clean.”
Reviewed 10/2/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Byre Lake Recreational Area. Free and tidy small lake recreation area just off of I-90. We camped here for one night in our van. The road around the lake is gravel and well maintained. Large grassy areas to camp and let the dogs roam. Several fire rings. We didn’t need to use restrooms as we have one in our van but the recreation area ... more
Byre Lake Recreational Area. Free and tidy small lake recreation area just off of I-90. We camped here for one night in our van. The road around the lake is gravel and well maintained. Large grassy areas to camp and let the dogs roam. Several fire rings. We didn’t need to use restrooms as we have one in our van but the recreation area in general was clean and tidy. There are signs to contact the city “finance officer” if you want to pay to unlock the electric boxes. We have solar, didn’t have to use hookups. We were the only ones here except for a nice local man doing his morning walk. It was rainy so it was such a win to have grass everywhere instead of mud, especially with dogs. Would definitely stay here again for a quick night off the interstate. We like to avoid noisy rest stops.
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Verizon 4G
Avlis321 would stay here again
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“Peaceful spot on a lake. ”
Reviewed 9/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Pit toilets, no facilities but a beautiful view. I guess there is electric if you call ahead but we didn't need it. Definitely worth the mile drive to get here on a dirt road. Pick your spot on the grass. Lake is nice. Only one other person here. Beautiful solitude.
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Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“City / County Park”
Reviewed 7/20/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 13' (Travel Trailer) |
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No formal camp sites just look for a spot in the grass they do have some fire rings but not many. No water but they do have a pit toilet (bring TP) looks nice from outside but toilet set for men in bad shape. For a small park they do offer a lot swimming, fishing play ground, horseshoe pit and picnic shelter. They have two electric sit... more
No formal camp sites just look for a spot in the grass they do have some fire rings but not many. No water but they do have a pit toilet (bring TP) looks nice from outside but toilet set for men in bad shape. For a small park they do offer a lot swimming, fishing play ground, horseshoe pit and picnic shelter. They have two electric sites but have to reserve them with the city and get a key from them $5 a day 5 day limit.
DMR would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- volleyball
- water access
Site Amenities
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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