ParkFacts

All parks › Cold Brook Lake › Cold Brook Campground

Cold Brook Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
12[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
36 ft[3]

Cold Brook Campground is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Cold Brook Lake, South Dakota[4]. Recreation.gov lists 12 campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 12 standard nonelectric campsites, all reached by driving in[1][5]. All 12 sites accept an RV or trailer and all 12 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 36 feet[3]. Recreation.gov says most sites allow 8 people at most[7]. Check-in and check-out are both at 4:00 PM on Recreation.gov[8][9]. Reservations can be made on Recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 12
Site types[1] 12 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 36 ft (median 30 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 12 sites, tent at 12 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 4:00 PM
Check-out[9] 4:00 PM
People per site[7] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Cold Brook Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2]. You can book online or call 1-877-444-6777[10].
How long can an RV be at Cold Brook Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 36 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
Are dogs allowed at Cold Brook Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 12 campsites with this detail[11].
Are campfires allowed at Cold Brook Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 12 campsites with this detail, though fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 12 overnight campsites at Cold Brook Campground: 12 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Cold Brook Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Cold Brook Campground: 36 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Cold Brook Campground is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Cold Brook Lake, South Dakota. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Cold Brook Campground: Drive-In 12 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Cold Brook Campground: 12 sites accept an RV or trailer and 12 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Cold Brook Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Cold Brook Campground on Recreation.gov: 4:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Cold Brook Campground on Recreation.gov: 4:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cold Brook Campground: yes at all 12 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cold Brook Campground: yes at all 12 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.