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Left Tailrace

Its 91 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Left Tailrace is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Lyman, South Dakota.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Lyman, South Dakota

Nice evening on Lake SharpeAriel view of the campgroundUpper LoopFriendly attendants greet park guests at the Left Tailrace Entrance StationNice evening on Lake Sharpe
Nice evening on Lake SharpeAriel view of the campgroundUpper LoopFriendly attendants greet park guests at the Left Tailrace Entrance StationNice evening on Lake SharpeEarly morning view from shore1 / 6

Nice evening on Lake Sharpe. Photo: U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
89 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
91
Tent sites
12
Accessible sites
2
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
89 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

91 sites in 5 loops; 42 pull-through; 79 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 89 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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13 LEFT TAILRACE Standard electric Not on record Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop LEFT TAILRACE, site 13
01 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 89 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 01
02 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 84 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 02
03 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 76 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 03
04 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 76 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 04
05 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 74 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 05
06 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 76 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 06
07 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 79 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 07
08 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 80 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 08
09 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 80 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 09
10 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 77 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 10
11 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 77 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 11
12 Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles Standard electric 71 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 1-12 singles, site 12
14A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 14A
14B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 14B
15A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 15A
15B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 15B
16A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 16A
16B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 16B
17A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 17A
17B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 53 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 17B
18A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 18A
18B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 53 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 18B
19A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 67 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 19A
19B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 19B
20A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 20A
20B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 20B
21A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 21A
21B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 21B
22A Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 22A
22B Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Lower Loop Sites 14-22 doubles, site 22B
T01 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Tent Area, site T01
T02 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T02
T03 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop Tent Area, site T03
T04 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T04
T05 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T05
T06 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T06
T07 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T07
T08 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Tent Area, site T08
T09 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T09
T10 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T10
T11 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop Tent Area, site T11
T12 Tent Area Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Tent Area, site T12
23 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 84 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 23
24 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 85 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 24
25 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 75 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 25
26 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 84 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 26
27 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 80 ft Pull-through 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 27
28 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 84 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 28
29 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 85 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 29
30 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 85 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 30
31 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 83 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 31
32 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 84 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 32
33 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 75 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 33
34 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 77 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 34
35 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 78 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 35
36 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 77 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 36
37 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 77 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 37
38 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 79 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 38
41 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 73 ft Pull-through 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 41
42 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric Not on record Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 42
43 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric Not on record Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 43
44 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 47 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 44
45 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 55 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 45
46 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 54 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 46
47 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 56 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 47
48 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 56 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 48
49 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 60 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 49
50 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 59 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 50
51 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 58 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 51
52 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 56 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 52
53 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 52 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 53
54 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 56 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 54
55 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 55
56 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 56
57 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 57
58 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 58
59 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 44 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 59
60 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 60
61 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 61
62 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 62
63 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 63
64 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 64
65 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 65
66 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 66
67 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 44 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 67
68 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 68
69 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 69
70 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 70
71 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 71
72 Upper Loop Sites 23-72 Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop Upper Loop Sites 23-72, site 72

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,367 ft

44.0408, -99.4394 in Lyman. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Left Tailrace?

Sites at Left Tailrace are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255134).

How many campsites does Left Tailrace have?

Left Tailrace has 91 campsites, including 12 tent sites. 2 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Left Tailrace?

Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Left Tailrace.

Does Left Tailrace have RV hookups?

Some sites at Left Tailrace have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 89 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Left Tailrace?

Recreation.gov lists 42 pull-through sites at Left Tailrace.

Are dogs allowed at Left Tailrace?

Yes, pets are allowed at Left Tailrace.

Who manages Left Tailrace?

Left Tailrace is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Left Tailrace

More campgrounds: camping near Lyman and campgrounds in Lyman.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

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