Hiking Near Me in De Smet, sd
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 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
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
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
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
Palisades State Park
25495 485th Avenue, Garretson, SD
Palisades State Park is one of the most unique areas in South Dakota. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with Sioux quartzite formations varying from shelves several feet... Read More
Big Sioux Recreation Area
410 W. Park Street, Brandon, SD
Big Sioux Recreation Area lies on the banks of South Dakota's Big Sioux River. Close to the cities of Brandon and Sioux Falls, Big Sioux is popular among campers, canoers, bicyclists, hikers,... 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
Lake Alvin Recreation Area
27225 480th Avenue, Harrisburg, SD
Although small in size, Lake Alvin has become a very popular area. This 59 acre park is best known for its beach facilities and excellent fishing. Its proximity to Sioux Falls and Newton Hills... 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
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
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
43349 SD Highway 52, Yankton, SD
Lewis and Clark Lake, near Yankton, is one of the state park system's most popular resort parks. Three separate campgrounds comprise this modern recreation area, attracting visitors from... Read More
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
31144 Toe Road, Yankton, SD
Pierson Ranch opened in 1959 and is the oldest campground in the area. It was the first campground to be constructed after Gavins Point Dam was completed. Located between Chief White Crane and... Read More
Chief White Crane Recreation Area
31323 Toe Road, Yankton, SD
With its 146 campsites and ten camping cabins, Chief White Crane is a great place for groups to gather to spend the weekend. Combined with its own facilities and the features of the other two... Read More
Newton Hills State Park
28767 482nd Avenue, Canton, SD
Newton Hills State Park was named after William Newton who settled in the area in the 1850s. Newton's wife was a mid-wife; until the 1870s, she was the only European American north of... Read More
Springfield Recreation Area
1412 Boat Basin Drive, Springfield, SD
Springfield Recreation Area is nestled along the shore with breathtaking views of the Missouri River. Adjacent to the park overlooking the river is a beautiful nine-hole golf course, and a bike... 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
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
