Palisade State Park: Garretson, SD

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About Palisade State Park

Palisade State Park sits 20 miles northeast of Sioux Falls in Garretson, South Dakota. The park centers on a 26-acre lake with fishing and hiking.

Palisade State Park provides 37 campsites for tents and RVs. The park also rents six camping cabins and one modern cabin. Campers fish for largemouth bass and bluegill in the 26-acre lake.

A nine-hole golf course operates within the park. Non-motorized boats launch from the park's boat ramp. Most campsites include 30-amp and 50-amp electrical hookups.

A central water fill station and dump station serve the campground. Comfort stations with showers close during winter months. Reservations for campsites and cabins go through the Go Outdoors South Dakota system.

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What Amenities Does Palisade State Park Offer?

Palisade State Park amenities include a 26-acre lake with a boat ramp for non-motorized craft, a nine-hole golf course, a playground, picnic shelters, and a shower house with flush toilets. The shower house and comfort stations are closed during winter months.

What Are the Rates at Palisade State Park?

Camping fees vary by site type and season, with nightly rates typically ranging from $20 to $30 for electric sites. Cabin rental rates start at approximately $65 per night for camping cabins and around $130 per night for the modern cabin. All reservations incur a non-refundable $6 reservation fee for phone bookings or a $10 per site fee for non-residents.

What Are the Check-In Rules at Palisade State Park?

Reservations are required and can be made online at the Go Outdoors South Dakota website or by phone at 1-800-710-2267. Check-in time is 2:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM. Cancelling a campsite within 7 days of arrival results in a fee of one-half of one night's camping fee. The park is open for camping year-round.

📆 OpenYear-round (most parks)

↩️ CancellationCancellations can be made by accessing your account on the Go Outdoors reservation system or by calling 1.800.710.2267. See the Park Handbook for all change and cancellation policies. Cancellations to the beginning of a reservation are not allowed. Cancellation fees are charged if: Cancelling a campsite within 7 days of the reservation - cancellation fee is one-half of one night of the camping fee. Cancelling a camping cabin within 30 days of the reservation - cancellation fee is one-half of one night of the rental fee. Cancelling a modern cabin or suite within 30 days of the reservation - cancellation fee is one-half of one night of the rental fee. Cancelling a lodge within 30 days of the reservation - cancellation fee is one-half of one night of the rental fee. Cancelling a campsite at French Creek Horse Camp in Custer State Park within 30 days of the reservation - cancellation fee is one-half of one night of the camping fee. The $6 reservation fee that is assessed to all phone reservations is non-refundable. The $10 per site, reservation fee that applies to non-residents is non-refundable.

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Where Is Palisade State Park Located?

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Garretson, South Dakota

25495 485th Ave

📍 Address25495 485th Ave, Garretson, SD 57030-6117

📞 Phone6055943824

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🚗 Palisade State Park is located at 25495 485th Ave in Garretson, South Dakota, about a 30-minute drive northeast of Sioux Falls via I-90 and State Highway 11.

What Attractions Are Near Palisade State Park?

The park is 4 miles from downtown Garretson, which has restaurants and supplies. Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city, is 20 miles southwest and offers shopping, hospitals, and attractions like Falls Park.

What Activities Are Available at Palisade State Park?

On-site recreation includes fishing for largemouth bass and bluegill, boating (non-motorized only), hiking on trails around the lake, a nine-hole golf course, and a playground. The park also has picnic shelters and open green spaces.

What Is the Atmosphere Like at Palisade State Park?

This is a public state park campground suitable for short-term stays. It attracts families, anglers, and golfers, with a quiet, natural setting focused on the lake.

Are Pets Allowed at Palisade State Park?

Pets are allowed in the park and campground but must be kept on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Pets are not permitted in cabin facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Palisade State Park

What are the check-in and check-out times at Palisade State Park?

Check-in time is 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Does Palisade State Park have RV sites with full hookups?

No. Campsites offer electrical hookups (30-amp and 50-amp) but do not have individual water or sewer connections. A central water fill station and dump station are available.

Is Palisade State Park open for camping in the winter?

Yes, the campground is open year-round. However, the shower house and comfort stations with flush toilets and running water are closed during the winter season.

Can I bring my boat to Palisade State Park?

Yes. The park has a boat ramp on the 26-acre lake, but only non-motorized boats (canoes, kayaks, rowboats) are permitted. No gasoline motors are allowed.

Are pets allowed at Palisade State Park?

Yes, pets are allowed in the park and campground but must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet at all times. Pets are not allowed inside cabin rentals.

What is the cancellation policy for Palisade State Park?

Cancelling a campsite within 7 days of your arrival date incurs a fee equal to half of one night's camping fee. The $6 or $10 reservation fee is non-refundable. Cabin cancellations within 30 days incur a fee of half of one night's rental fee.