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.
- Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground is located at 44.1774° N, 97.7067° W.
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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.
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.
Does PermitSnag send cancellation alerts for Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground?
No. Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground books direct through South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, and this page has the booking link plus everything we know about the campground. That system does not publish this campground's availability in a form we can check, so there is no alert to set here. Cancellations still happen, usually 1-2 weeks before check-in, so check the reservation site close to your dates.
How many campsites does Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground have?
Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area Campground has 16 campsites.
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