Left Tailrace
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About Left Tailrace
Left Tailrace is a national park campground at Lake Sharpe in Lyman County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Left Tailrace is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 89 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 199 reviews.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 540 · 2024: 654 · 2025: 585
Location
Address
Chamberlain, South Dakota
Coordinates
44.0408, -99.4394
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 733 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Left Tailrace FAQ
How far in advance should I book Left Tailrace?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Left Tailrace?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Left Tailrace. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Left Tailrace right now?
Left Tailrace is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Left Tailrace located?
Left Tailrace is located in Lake Sharpe, near Chamberlain, South Dakota.
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