Recreation Area

North Point Recreation Area

Charles Mix County, South DakotaAbout 897 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$10 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
115 campsitesAlso cabins
Official site
gfp.sd.gov(605) 773-8239

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

North Point Recreation Area is a 897-acre recreation area in Charles Mix County, about 13 miles west of Wagner.

The park supports archery, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 115 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkYear-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Official wording

Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Daily (resident)$10 · day
$15 for nonresidents (nonresident)$15
Annual (resident)$40 · year
$60 for nonresidents (nonresident)$60
Campsites - electrical$30 · night
Camping cabins$60 · night
Official wording

Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Camping cabins: $60 per night

South Dakota park passes

  • Annual park entrance license — $40 resident / $60 nonresident. Vehicle entrance to all state parks and recreation areas Details
  • Daily park entrance license — $10 resident / $15 nonresident. Daily vehicle entrance Details
  • Custer State Park temporary license — $25 per vehicle / $20 per motorcycle (1-7 days). Custer State Park Details
  • George S. Mickelson Trail pass — $5 daily / $20 annual per person Details

From the South Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
Phone
1.800.710.2267

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Campsites
115 campsites and 7 camping cabins
115ElectricShowers—
Camping details from the park

115 campsites and 7 camping cabins

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

ArcheryBikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnickingSwimmingCamping

Trails

Biking (on trails), Archery Trail(s), Biking Trail(s), Paved Trail(s)

Swimming

Swimming, Swim Beach(es)

Boating and paddling

Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)

Fishing

Fishing, Fish Cleaning Station(s), Shore Fishing Access

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Flush toilets
  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Park or camp store

Water

  • Swimming beach
  • Boat ramp
  • Fish cleaning station

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • Tent camping
  • RV camping
  • Electric hookups

Lodging

  • Cabins

Accessibility

  • Accessible trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

  • Accessible trails
  • Archery Range
  • Camping Cabin(s)
  • Campsite(s)
  • Flush Toilets
  • Group Picnic Shelter(s)
  • Paved Trail(s)
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shooting Range(s)
  • Showers

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
38180 297th Avenue
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Nearest town
Wagner — about 13 mi west (straight line)
Coordinates
43.0831, -98.5503
Phone
(605) 773-8239
Email
NorthPoint@state.sd.us

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

1 mile northwest of Pickstown off Us Highway 281.

Nearby state parks

Randall Creek Recreation Area
2.2 mi south (straight line)
Pease Creek Recreation Area
10 mi northwest (straight line)
North Wheeler Recreation Area
15.2 mi northwest (straight line)
Platte Creek Recreation Area
27 mi northwest (straight line)
Niobrara State Park
33.1 mi southeast (straight line) · Nebraska
Snake Creek Recreation Area
35.6 mi northwest (straight line)
Burke Lake Recreation Area
36.4 mi west (straight line)
Springfield Recreation Area
37.1 mi southeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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