Campground Licensure and Codes

Get a campground license for a new business or a change of ownership with these five steps. Ensure you review all relevant health and safety manuals and codes.

STEP 1 — COMPLETE THE CAMPGROUND LICENSING PACKET

Download the following materials, or call the Office of Health Protection at 605-773-4945 to request a packet.

STEP 2 — MEET REQUIREMENTS

  1. South Dakota Codified Law 34-18-23 requires campgrounds to notify the department of construction and alteration projects.

    • 30 days before construction starts, submit a scaled drawing of the campground to the Office of Health Protection (recommended scale 1/8" = 1 foot).

    • Complete the plan review questionnaire and submit it with the plan to:

      SD Department of Health - Office of Health Protection - 600 E. Capitol - Pierre, SD - 57501-2536

  2. If the establishment uses private sewer or water systems, they must be approved by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 605-773-3351.

  3. Complete, notarize, and submit the application with the correct fee 30 days before completion of construction to:

    SD Department of Health - Office of Health Protection - 600 E. Capitol - Pierre, SD - 57501-2536

STEP 3 — DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REVIEW

  1. Department reviews the layout plan and plan review questionnaire.
  2. Department sends a written notification regarding approval or changes required.
  3. Department approves the campground plan once it complies with ARSD 44:02:14.

Questions? Contact a Health Protection Advisor in your region.

STEP 4 — STATE INSPECTION

During construction and before the business opens, the department conducts an onsite inspection to determine compliance with administrative rules.

STEP 5 — APPROVAL FOR LICENSING

The department issues a campground license once the application is processed, the plan review is completed and the final inspection determines compliance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LINKS

Governor's Office of Economic Development, Business Start-Up information

South Dakota Plumbing Commission

South Dakota Electrical Commission

South Dakota Department of Revenue