This is a hidden gem located less than an hours drive from Sioux Falls. Lake Herman is located in…read moreMadison close to Lake Madison and Lake Brant. This is a spring fed glacial lake. The park is on the south east corner of the lake. This state park has hiking trails, beaches, canoe rental, boat launch and camping. The park itself is large and features mature shade trees and areas of natural prairie. With all the outdoor things to do and being so close to Sioux Falls, this place is a must visit.

A lovely state park campground! The lots were huge and level, with wide gravel parking pads. The…read moregrass around the sites was well groomed and a fire ring was included. The bathrooms were clean, with large separate shower rooms. The shower was best part, as it had a residential adjustable temperature controller instead of the push-button that many campgrounds do. The water flow was stronger than my house. Its also a dog-friendly park. Inside the campground, leashes are required, but in the rest of the park off-leash is permissible. Tie-outs on your site are also allowed. Canoes were available for rent for $15/3 hours or $30/day. There's also a boat ramp as its a large 1350 acre lake.

Nice dog park medium size. Off season and they did accommodate and we did have water and power. We…read morewere the only RV in the park. I would not of secured my spot with an extra 20.00 I thought it would come off of total but was an additional charge. There appears to be a sewage treatment area fenced off but visible and bubbling. it is winter and it smell awful. Thinking summer time would be a no go.

A terrific spot to relax with plenty of shade & space. The sites are well manicured and the…read moreservices are in good shape. This is a peaceful campground, with plenty of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment. Highly recommended.

This is a very clean and beautiful place to camp whether you spend just one night or a couple…read more There's a nice playground and putt putt golf. Unfortunately the only thing missing is a pool. You'll find pictures of a beautiful pool but unfortunately according to the office they did have it once and found some major cracks in it so they decided to just cover it up because of the expense. Even the store has just about everything and reasonably priced. Bathrooms and in immaculate shape. Tell Steve sent you!! Enjoy!!

OMG one of the best KOA's ever. They are so accommodating, we ended up staying 3 days due to…read moreweather & they were so nice. The grounds are pristine, the bathrooms are clean & pretty. The couples that run this park are the best we have ever come across so friendly so knowledgeable & very helpful. It just so happened that the owner Shay was there & a true southern gentleman. I really can't say enough about this park & the people.

We have stayed here several times. We don't expect what isn't offered and love the manager…read more Whenever there is a problem, she responds right away. Please know that it is minimally staffed so they can keep costs low. It's a great place to call home base while you travel around Sioux Falls. Just don't expect a big resort. Say hi to Brenda for me.

Arrived at 8:30pm. Called beforehand and only got a recording. No maps of the sites. You have to…read moredrive around to find it, not easy in the dark. Wi-fi is terrible. Wi-fi code isn't posted, supposedly due to people sharing it. Never got a return call and didn't get code until 10:00 am when the office opens. Same thing with the laundry room code. Won't be back here.

Very nice park. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We had site E 13 which was very level…read moreand spacious however, very close to the interstate which of course has noise from the traffic but it does make it easy to get in and out of the park. It has a swimming pool, Pickleball court and dog park which were all in very good condition. The bathrooms were clean as well.

Really liked this park. The sites were nicely spaced, level and well graded, and several nice trees…read morefor some shaded spots. We found the staff to be very welcoming and helpful. It has nice amenities including a pool and pickleball court, as well as a dog area. We had a deluxe site with table and chairs, Adirondack chairs and a nice gas grill that was clean. They thoroughly clean each site after people leave. I don't understand why some people complained about the freeway noise -- ridiculous when they booked the park knowing it is next to a freeway! Yes there is some noise but we did not find it to be overwhelming at all. Stayed here three days. Will definitely stay here again.

Very nice camping place with cement pads and lots of green space at each site. We enjoyed riding…read moreour bikes, the fabulous playground, swimming and fishing.

We have been going to Lazy H for 5 years with our camper. It's a beautiful place. We had some…read moreproblems when we arrived, but Molly was very helpful and got them all resolved. Looking forward to returning next fall.

!!!!! HIGHWAY ROBERY !!!! DO NOT STOP HERE FOR PROPANE!!! They don't charge by how much propane…read morethey put in your tank, they charge by what size your tank is. We stopped to fill prior to staying with friends near by. We have two 40 pound tanks, one that was at 67% and one at 39%. They charged us a flat rate for each tank regardless of how much was still in each tank. Between the two tanks we were a little over 40 pound and it cost us $61 and some change to fill the two tanks. We are really glad we weren't planning to stay here. This unscrupulous practice makes me wonder what other things they do to unsuspecting customers. What other methods of cheating are they doing??

July 2025 Pros -Safe…read moreenvironment for kids to explore -Variety of activities available for children and families -Staff was helpful and friendly at the front desk during check-in Cons -Pool was very dirty; filtration system appeared to not be functioning properly -Pool perimeter was dirty and lacked daily cleaning -Bathrooms were consistently dirty and had an unpleasant odor (could use more daily cleaning) -Excessive dust due to gravel throughout the campground -No apparent dust control measures (watering down or special solution recommended) -Cabanas can only be rented in large time blocks; smaller rental increments would be more convenient -Limited number of umbrellas that tilt; more would improve comfort and sun protection for guests -No direct gate access leading to cabins from the pool area; this would make it easier for guests staying in cabins

The setting and surroundings of Olson Park are absolutely fantastic!…read more I tell ya...for just quickly visiting and hanging out here for a couple of hours, this Olson Park was so well maintained! I'll say it again, lol, very well maintained!! The park is flush with green grass and is situated right by a scenic lake. Too bad I wasn't spending the night here because they offer camping. And...I am a camping enthusiast! I was here at Olson Park back at the end of June 2021 and the conditions were truly pleasant. I honestly felt like taking a blanket out of my car and having a midday nap underneath a tree, lol. I really can't say enough good things about this park. Before I do...I'll just provide some insight and details about where Olson Park is located and some of the worthwhile benefits it offers that make it such a worthwhile destination for enjoying nature and the outdoors. Olson Park is located in the town of Worthington, Minnesota. Worthington sits about 175 miles southwest of Minneapolis and only 10 miles north from the border with Iowa. It's situated about 3 miles outside downtown Worthington. I was traveling down through Minnesota along my 2021 cross country road trip. Eventually I was heading into Sioux Falls, South Dakota and further west towards Badlands National Park and the Mount Rushmore area. Along my driving for half the day, I was just a little fatigued and pulled off Interstate 90 and figured why not take some time to relax at a park and rest up before continuing on my journey. I discovered Olson Park through the wonderful app on my phone called Campendium. Upon arriving here, I was surprised they offered camping. I just figured this place was a quiet town park where you could come play some ball, have a picnic or just simply go fishing by the lake. Well cool...this Olson Park was perfect and ideal for camping! The best part being that you can set up your tent along all the fluffy and lush green grass which definitely make a for comfortable night sleep. Plus...I can't tell you enough how clean this park was! Seriously it was like out of a fresh springtime catalogue for a photo album! Lol, just reflecting back on my pictures invoke warm memories. Too bad...I should have just camped out for the night. But instead, I took it easy for a few hours before returning back to Interstate 90. Also...there wasn't a cloud in the sky during my time here. The sun reflected down on the lake's waters making for a wonderful ambiance. The campsites located next to the lake were efficiently set up. Just taking pictures of the park with the lake in the background was beautiful. For camping... - Campsites 1 - 12 w/ electric hook-up was $33 for the night. - Campsites 13 - 63 w/ electric hook-up was $28 per night. - Campsites 64 - 68 without electric hook-up was only $22 per night. All these sites were very reasonable and fairly priced for camping out at such a well-maintained park! You can book a reservation by calling 507-372-8600 Monday thru Friday. If there isn't a campsite occupied, then it's first come, first served. For spontaneous campers coming here on a whim, once you find an unoccupied site, simply claim it and then drop the fee into the courtesy box on the east side of the office if no attendant is around. And that's it, you're good to go! Here are some other terrific amenities about Olson Park... - They have a shower house with flush toilets, so no vault toilets are always a good thing, lol. - Cell phone reception worked perfectly here. - You can bring swimming apparel to enjoy the waters of the lake. - There were picnic tables situated all around. During my visit here on June 30, the park was empty. It was so quiet for such a picturesque park. And btw, it's always a benefit not having too many campers occupying the grounds. Overall...having tons of green grass, trees situated all around, good shade and a calm setting made this Olson Park to be an absolute winner in my book. I can't remember finding a better campground along my entire 5-month journey across the United States! For those who happen to be driving Interstate 90 and or making their way through the southern portion of Minnesota during their travels, I can't recommend Olson Park enough, so refreshing to discover this hidden gem of a park and campground.

Beautiful park and very nice for camping. Stayed here on our way out to South Dakota. Will…read moredefinitely stay again.

Absolutely beautiful area! We were there in 30 degree weather and will definitely be back in the…read morespring/summer to check things out again, we had a great time walking and checking out all the sites!

Went camping with the whole family and this park really brings out the adventurous side of you…read more Will definitely make plans to come back again!