Fee: Daily entrance: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents. Annual: $40 residents, $60 nonresidents. Camping (electrical): $23 per night. Reservations: Go Outdoors South Dakota or 1-800-710-2267.
About this park
Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area is a small, get-away park with ten campsites about 12 miles south of Lemmon. It is part of the Shadehill reservoir area in Perkins County. Facilities are simple. Visitors can picnic, bike on park roads and walk the grounds. Check ahead for local fire restrictions, which are sometimes put in place around the reservoir.
Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area FAQ
Where is Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area located?
Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area is in Shadehill, South Dakota, at 19150 Summerville Road. GPS coordinates: 45.7754, -102.1774. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area?
Daily entrance: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents. Annual: $40 residents, $60 nonresidents. Camping (electrical): $23 per night. Reservations: Go Outdoors South Dakota or 1-800-710-2267. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area?
You can call (605) 374-5114. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin (161.4 mi, reservable)
- Mel Rieman Rec (214.1 mi, reservable)
- Eggerts Landing (218.4 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area?
This listing was last updated on October 8, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.