Parks Near Me in Amherst, sd
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
11907 434th Avenue, Lake City, SD
Named after the nearby Sisseton Indian Tribe, this historic fort is now a picturesque state park that unfolds the area's past. Walk the grounds where the officers' quarters, stone barracks,... Read More
Roy Lake State Park
11545 Northside Drive, Lake City, SD
Roy Lake is known for its excellent fishing, but you don't have to be an angler to enjoy all this park has to offer. Visitors will find sandy beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps and... Read More
Pickerel Lake Recreation Area
12980 446th Ave, Grenville, SD
Noted for its cool, spring-fed waters, Pickerel Lake is one of the deepest natural lakes in the state. The 955-acre lake bears an American Indian name meaning "where you spear long fish."... Read More
Richmond Lake Recreation Area
37908 Youth Camp Road, Aberdeen, SD
Three separate areas in this park cater to the needs of campers, swimmers, naturalists, boaters and anglers. Campers stay in the South Unit, while the 200-acre Forest Drive Unit is a great... Read More
Fisher Grove State Park
17290 Fishers Lane, Frankfort, SD
The first crossing for the Watertown-to-Pierre stage line crossed the river here on American Indians' traditional rock river crossing. Belchers Ford, as the site was called, had a hotel for... Read More
Pelican Lake Recreation Area
17450 450th Avenue, Watertown, SD
Naturalists enjoy the migrating birds and vast numbers of prairie grasses and wildflowers at Pelican Lake Recreation Area. Winter enthusiasts appreciate the park's cross-country ski trails,... Read More
Sandy Shore Recreation Area
1100 South Lake Drive, Watertown, SD
On the banks of Lake Kampeska, Sandy Shore Recreation Area offers just that; a long, sandy beach. The beach is a great place to enjoy Lake Kampeska, which is a glacial lake named for its clear... Read More
Hartford Beach State Park
13672 Hartford Beach Road, Corona, SD
Big Stone Lake provides the setting for this popular camping and picnic area nestled in the shade of a native wooded forest.
Runoff from melting glaciers 10,000 years ago created the... Read More
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
21176 Flood Club Road, Lake Preston, SD
Originally called Dry Woods Lake by American Indians, the lake was renamed for Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Interior under President James Buchanan. In the 1930s, the lake was completely... Read More
Lake Louise Recreation Area
35250 191st Street, Miller, SD
Lake Louise was made in 1932, when the south fork of Wolf Creek was dammed. Water depth in this 164-acre impoundment averages nine feet, with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Anglers and hunters... Read More
Lake Herman State Park
23409 State Park Drive, Madison, SD
Melting glacial ice formed this 1,350-acre lake thousands of years ago. Lake Herman State Park is located on a peninsula and offers visitors spectacular views of Lake Herman. Camping, boating,... Read More
Walker's Point Recreation Area
6431 Walker's Point Drive, Wentworth, SD
Tucked along the shore of Lake Madison, this small but complete park meets the many needs of campers, anglers and boaters. Campsites offer picturesque views of the 2,800-acre lake, while... Read More
Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
26140 451st Avenue, Canistota, SD
Known for its clear waters and abundant fish, Lake Vermillion Recreation Area is a popular area among fishermen, boaters and swimmers. During the fall, sportsmen can find waterfowl and upland... Read More
West Bend Recreation Area
22154 West Bend Road, Harrold, SD
Excellent walleye and small mouth bass fishing is supported by a relatively stable lake level and cool water temperatures. With most fishing done from boats, the protected marina offers... Read More
West Pollock Recreation Area
103rd Street, Mobridge, SD
The town of Pollock and the recreation area are both named after a pioneer lay minister and respected citizen of the area, R.Y. Pollock.
Anglers enjoy this recreation area as a prime... Read More
Swan Creek Recreation Area
16157A West Whitlock Road, Gettysburg, SD
Situated on the rolling prairie bluffs, the east and west campgrounds provide anglers the opportunity to stay overnight. Two ramps offer access to Lake Oahe for boating and fishing fun. Swan... Read More
