A mixed experience. Bad points: Photos of lodge in listing are highly deceptive. The rooms appear to be part of a large lodge. In actuality, the rooms are in multi-unit cabins (not mentioned in listing). I have no clue where the photos of the lodge were taken. We saw no sign of that during our stay. The pool was closed and filthy. We were told that the pool would open for Memorial Day, a few days away, which did us no good. (The inside room photos are accurate.) The restaurant mentioned in amenities is only open during certain hours and on certain days. While the office offered snacks and breakfast items for sale, and offered coffee, we had to travel to obtain a real meal. At bedtime, loud motorcycles were racing up and down the road, and someone was setting off fireworks. (Things eventually quieted down.) Good Points: The young office woman was very friendly and very helpful. As a cabin, the stay was nice enough. It is near trees, walking trails, and has a view of the dam-site reservoir. Bikes rentals available. Pic-nick tables, trees, fire rings and outdoor seating near room was very nice. The office sold us wood, but was sold out of fire-starting gel, so cardboard, newspaper, and matches were provided. We enjoyed a nice fire while listening to birds and watching sailboats on the water as the sun went down. The cabin was cozy and nice. Hot water in the morning. Would stay again. But, please, remove (or clarify) photos of lodge. Stay was not what we expected.

A mixed experience. Bad points: Photos of lodge in listing are highly deceptive. The rooms appear to be part of a large lodge. In actuality, the rooms are in multi-unit cabins (not mentioned in listing). I have no clue where the photos of the lodge were taken. We saw no sign of that during our stay. The pool was closed and filthy. We were told that the pool would open for Memorial Day, a few days away, which did us no good. (The inside room photos are accurate.) The restaurant mentioned in amenities is only open during certain hours and on certain days. While the office offered snacks and breakfast items for sale, and offered coffee, we had to travel to obtain a real meal. At bedtime, loud motorcycles were racing up and down the road, and someone was setting off fireworks. (Things eventually quieted down.) Good Points: The young office woman was very friendly and very helpful. As a cabin, the stay was nice enough. It is near trees, walking trails, and has a view of the dam-site reservoir. Bikes rentals available. Pic-nick tables, trees, fire rings and outdoor seating near room was very nice. The office sold us wood, but was sold out of fire-starting gel, so cardboard, newspaper, and matches were provided. We enjoyed a nice fire while listening to birds and watching sailboats on the water as the sun went down. The cabin was cozy and nice. Hot water in the morning. Would stay again. But, please, remove (or clarify) photos of lodge. Stay was not what we expected.

Sitting outside by a fire.

Sitting outside by a fire.

Great State Park accommodations

Great State Park accommodations

The resort is in a beautiful location along the Missouri River. The walking trails around the resort are well groomed and maintained. The room however, was a bit of a disappointment. The toilet in the room kept running even after flushing was complete. My husband notified the staff and nothing was done to correct it. The room is cramped with no real place to put luggage. Also, there were no condiments (sugar/creamer/stir sticks) to aid in making coffee.

The resort is in a beautiful location along the Missouri River. The walking trails around the resort are well groomed and maintained. The room however, was a bit of a disappointment. The toilet in the room kept running even after flushing was complete. My husband notified the staff and nothing was done to correct it. The room is cramped with no real place to put luggage. Also, there were no condiments (sugar/creamer/stir sticks) to aid in making coffee.

every year i take my kids to the torment over yankton i always pick stay in this hotel i'm in charge for the other parents to pick where we stay but i will never came in back to this hotel the policy of cancellation is super bad the communication with the manager is terrible next year we not going to the hotel any more

every year i take my kids to the torment over yankton i always pick stay in this hotel i'm in charge for the other parents to pick where we stay but i will never came in back to this hotel the policy of cancellation is super bad the communication with the manager is terrible next year we not going to the hotel any more

Great place to stay. Everyone was very friendly. Everything was clean. Had a relaxing fun weekend.

Great place to stay. Everyone was very friendly. Everything was clean. Had a relaxing fun weekend.

Would recommend to anyone. Great place, quiet and felt like home.

Would recommend to anyone. Great place, quiet and felt like home.

Beats a hotel any day. Beautiful views!

Beats a hotel any day. Beautiful views!

I booked a room with accessibility, but didn't get accessibility for our wheel chair. Couldn't shower

I booked a room with accessibility, but didn't get accessibility for our wheel chair. Couldn't shower

The people that run this place are awesome. I messed up my reservation and they were kind and accommodated my family in the absolute best way. The cabins are perfect for my family and dogs. Don't expect a 5 star Hilton, and you will be happy; you actually get more than you pay for. The lake is great.

The people that run this place are awesome. I messed up my reservation and they were kind and accommodated my family in the absolute best way. The cabins are perfect for my family and dogs. Don't expect a 5 star Hilton, and you will be happy; you actually get more than you pay for. The lake is great.

Nice place on lake. Accommodation are good.

Nice place on lake. Accommodation are good.

Having to register and pay for a park pass when checking in late was very inconvenient, and should have been mentioned in the reservation. I had to try to hold my phone's flashlight in order to fill out a form in the dark as well as come up with the $8.00 payment required in order to to park my vehicle in front of my cabin was very frustrating.

Having to register and pay for a park pass when checking in late was very inconvenient, and should have been mentioned in the reservation. I had to try to hold my phone's flashlight in order to fill out a form in the dark as well as come up with the $8.00 payment required in order to to park my vehicle in front of my cabin was very frustrating.

I was in SD on business and stayed here for a couple of nights. What a great change from a hotel. Place was well kept, quiet and comfortable and beautiful scenery. I will stay here every trip to SD from here on out.

I was in SD on business and stayed here for a couple of nights. What a great change from a hotel. Place was well kept, quiet and comfortable and beautiful scenery. I will stay here every trip to SD from here on out.

Absolutely beautiful in the Fall.

Absolutely beautiful in the Fall.

Room was ok nothing extravagant for the price expected more

Room was ok nothing extravagant for the price expected more

Room was spacious and clean. Pool and area was well kept.

Room was spacious and clean. Pool and area was well kept.