Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground

Carthage, South Dakota

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As of October 2026, Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground is a campground in South Dakota with 16 campsites. Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground is booked through South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

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Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground is located at 44.1774° N, 97.7067° W.

Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground reservations and next available dates

Next Available Dates

Oct 8 (14 sites)Oct 9 (14 sites)Oct 10 (14 sites)

14 sites open on Oct 8 at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 8 October 2026, 13:20 UTC.

Campsites at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, photography.

About Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground

Tucked along the shore of Lake Carthage, this small but complete park with a boat ramp, boat beach, 13 electrical campsites and multiple primitive tent sites. In the town of Carthage just a short distance away, campers can use the dump station, and shower house. The Lakeside Use Area provides Campsites that offer picturesque views of the 1,300-acre lake, while anglers enjoy both on- and off-shore fishing.

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Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground?

Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground have?

Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground has 16 campsites.

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