Lake Vermillion Recreation Area adds new campground, reservations open Feb. 25
Lake Vermilion (Photo credit: heymynameispaul ) CANISTOTA, S.D. – More campers will be able to enjoy Lake Vermillion Recreation Area near Canistota this summer, thanks to the addition of a new 28-site campground. “Lake Vermillion is a popular, well established park and the new campground will help meet the demand for more campsites in the Sioux Falls area,” said Park Manager Derek Dorr. “Because of its location, this campground is going to have a slightly different feel from the rest of Lake Vermillion’s campgrounds. It will provide a wooded camping experience within seconds of the water recreation the lake is known for.” The new campground , situated north of the existing West Campground, provides a much more private and wooded setting, said Dorr. Trees and bushes between sites will provide shelter during windy days. Campsites are larger and more secluded and shaded than the park’s waterfront campgrounds. The campground also includes two camping cabins, offering visit...