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Big Sioux meet our needs for a stay in Sioux Falls. Sites were spaced far enough apart but we did not have neighbors near us in this very lightly used park. Bike path within parks lead to lightly used roads. Access to Falls Park was easy via a car and bike path around that area was great. Staff at check in were young, but friendly and well trained.

Easy to get to. Quiet. Nice walk around marsh. Still have cranes. Other birds to watch as well.

Bully Creek is a little ways off the road but is easy to access. Check in process was easy and t friendly. Cash or check only to pay the fee - no credit cards. Electrical at all sites (30/50 amps) and water at some. Sites were fairly level and some had substantial shade. Dump station at entrance and easy to get to. By checking google we were aware that there are high levels of arsnic in the water so did not use any of the water. Check in lady assured that water was ok to drink but signs on the restroom doors indicated otherwise. Our personal choice was to not use the water. Park itself was very clean and appeared well used but spots were available without reservations. Showers and flush toilets but bathrooms were not very clean.

Other reviewers have pretty much said it all.

Don't try to check-in before 2 pm. They are adamant that you cannot, even through there were over 40 open sites. Gave me the number of all the sites available for that night but couldn't park in any without checking in. Original check in fee was 33.68 for electric and water as a nonresident. Website indicates between 22 and 30. Once we got in, the site was level. The next morning we got up and a envelop was on our tow vehicle demanding $5 more. When we asked "why" we were told that all tow vehicles were charged an additional fee. That is not posted anywhere at the campground, on the website, or mentioned when we checked in. We told the young man at check in that we had a tow. Trucks towing a trailer were not charged additional charge. Rules were rigidly enforced with no leeway. Bike path along the river in the park was poorly maintained but once you left the park was well maintained.

Only a few spots, but we were the only ones in the site even during the peak of salmon fishing season. Several of the other fishing pullouts were packed. Campground is about 50' below the highway, so fairly protected from the road noise. Water and a vault toilet were available in the camp. Large parking area next to the boat ramp. Enjoyed our overnight stay here and would come back.