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House Hill City
-48%
May 6 - May 13
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully Equipped Nice House with Terrace & Barbecue | Mountain View

Hill City, West Pennington, South Dakota
$544$407
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Outstanding(80 ratings)
$544$407
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House Hartford
Jun 14 - Jun 21
House ∙ 11 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with Yard, Terrace & Barbecue | Lake View

Hartford, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
$241
per night
Outstanding(37 ratings)
$241
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House Rapid City
-60%
May 6 - May 13
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Child-Friendly Vacation Home with Terrace & Barbecue

Rapid City, Central Pennington, South Dakota
$596$248
per night
Outstanding(32 ratings)
$596$248
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Cabin Lead
-73%
May 6 - May 13
Cabin ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Cabin with Patio & Barbeque

Lead, South Lawrence Unorganized Territory, South Dakota
$442$408
per night
Outstanding(103 ratings)
$442$408
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Cabin Sturgis
-41%
May 6 - May 13
Cabin ∙ 17 guests ∙ 6 bedrooms

Cabin with Barbeque, Terrace & Garden

Sturgis, Southwest Meade, South Dakota
$962$579
per night
Excellent(82 ratings)
$962$579
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Cabin Keystone
Sep 27 - Oct 4
Cabin ∙ 19 guests ∙ 7 bedrooms

Cabin with BBQ & Yard

Keystone, Mount Rushmore UT, South Dakota
$896
per night
Outstanding(85 ratings)
$896
per night
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House Custer
-74%
Jan 23 - Jan 30
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully Equipped Vacation Home with Patio, BBQ & Pool | Pets Are Welcome

Custer, West Custer Township, South Dakota
$933$410
per night
Outstanding(38 ratings)
$933$410
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Cabin Lead
-38%
May 6 - May 13
Cabin ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Family-Friendly Charming Cabin with Patio, Sauna & Pool | Mountain View

Lead, South Lawrence Unorganized Territory, South Dakota
$586$390
per night
Outstanding(37 ratings)
$586$390
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House Custer
Aug 23 - Aug 30
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Family-Oriented House with Garden, Terrace & Grill | Mountain View | Perfect for Remote Work

Custer, West Custer Township, South Dakota
$355
per night
Outstanding(68 ratings)
$355
per night
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House Rapid City
May 6 - May 13
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House with Terrace & Grill | Nature View

Rapid City, Central Pennington, South Dakota
$473
per night
Outstanding(48 ratings)
$473
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House Rapid City
May 17 - May 24
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Vacation Home with Barbeque, Terrace & Yard | City View | Perfect for Remote Work

Rapid City, Central Pennington, South Dakota
$376
per night
Outstanding(87 ratings)
$376
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House All Saints
May 6 - May 13
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Vacation Home with Patio, Barbecue & Garden | City View

All Saints, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$204
per night
Excellent(50 ratings)
$204
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House North Lawrence
-80%
Jan 4 - Jan 11
House ∙ 20 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Family-Oriented Lovely Vacation Home with BBQ, Patio & Jacuzzi | Mountain View | Perfect for Remote Work

North Lawrence, Lawrence County, South Dakota
$2,341$515
per night
Outstanding(203 ratings)
$2,341$515
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House Spearfish
May 6 - May 13
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-Oriented Vacation Home with BBQ, Yard & Patio | Mountain View

Spearfish, North Lawrence, South Dakota
$226
per night
Outstanding(44 ratings)
$226
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House Hill City
-71%
Feb 18 - Feb 25
Free cancellation
House ∙ 20 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms

Children-Friendly Vacation Home with Hot Tub, Patio & Barbeque | Mountain View

Hill City, West Pennington, South Dakota
$1,503$395
per night
Excellent(146 ratings)
$1,503$395
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Out and About in South Dakota's State Parks

Bigfoot, Jesse James, and roving herds of bison are among the attractions you'll discover in South Dakota's State Parks. While the Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park take up much of the press attention, South Dakota's State Parks are secret treasure troves. Safari with antelope and bighorn sheep, hike sacred mountains and travel back in time to historical re-enactments of the state's pioneer history.
Best South Dakota State Parks for Families

Best South Dakota State Parks for Families

Whether its local Native American legend or pioneer re-enactments, there's plenty to fascinate families in South Dakota's State Parks. Come and watch bison sweep majestically across the plain and more at these State Parks:

  • 1. Custer State Park

    Go on safari with your family at Custer State Park, where the prairies are roamed by American Bison, pronghorn antelope, and bighorn sheep. Wild turkeys scuttle out of sight, and elk and burros dart in the grasses at this 70,000 acre sweep of South Dakota's landscape. The park's namesake may have fallen from grace, but the park and its wildlife are as stunning as ever, remaining one of the state's top attractions. Mount Rushmore is just around the corner too.

  • 2. Sica Hollow State Park

    Children are thrilled by the stories surrounding this leafy State Park. According to the legends perpetuated by local tribes, the red-colored water that flows through its forests is in fact ancestral blood. Others will spin you a story about a Bigfoot that inhabits the woods, but the rich color of the trees in fall time is too exquisite to be unsettling.

  • 3. Fort Sisseton State Park

    Every June, this State Park plunges into the past during the Fort Sisseton Historic Festival. Muskets, saddle bags, and costumed cavalrymen return the park to its state as a frontier base back in 1864. In the wintertime, snowshoeing and skiing make for a more serene way to experience the park.

Best Places to Stay for State Parks in South Dakota

House Lead
Sep 21 - Sep 28
-12%
$695
$482
per night
House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Fully Equipped Vacation Home with Barbecue & Terrace

4.7
Excellent(20 ratings)
Lead, South Lawrence Unorganized Territory, South Dakota
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Cabin Lead
Oct 4 - Oct 11
-34%
$441
$384
per night
Cabin ∙ 10 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Cabin with Sauna, Heated Pool & Barbeque

4.8
Outstanding(92 ratings)
Lead, South Lawrence Unorganized Territory, South Dakota
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House Spearfish
Mar 7 - Mar 14
$126
per night
House ∙ 11 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Family-Oriented House with Patio, Garden & Barbecue

4.8
Outstanding(50 ratings)
Spearfish, North Lawrence, South Dakota
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Best South Dakota State Parks for Hiking

Best South Dakota State Parks for Hiking

From solo exploration to secret pathways led by experienced locals, hiking in South Dakota's exceptional State Parks is an experience you won't forget in a hurry:

  • 1. Lewis and Clark Recreation Area

    Follow in the footsteps of the famous exploring pair who pioneered this route along the Missouri River, guided by a Lemhi Shoshone woman. The park is also beloved by South Dakota's residents, making it crowded in the summer, when visitors flood its banks in pursuit of watersport recreation. Arrive in the shoulder seasons for emptier trails.

  • 2. Bear Butte National Wildlife Refuge

    For an unforgettable hike, visit Bear Butte, a natural Eden that is sacred to Native Americans. The story starts at the Education Center, where you can learn about the significance of the site to the Lakota people. As you climb the Mato Paha mountain, the surreal sight of thousands of ceremonial strips of cloth wrapped around the trees flutter in the breeze.

  • 3. Good Earth State Park

    The land bordering Big Sioux River was once a vital trade link and seasonal meeting point for native peoples. The archaeological interest in the Blood Run National Historic Landmark has led to enthralling discoveries. Learn more about the indigenous cultures on guided walks. Alternatively, strike out on your own along six miles of prairie and woodland trails. You can explore the site's 450-year-old history at the 11,000 square foot Visitor Center afterwards.

Recommended Accommodations for State Parks in South Dakota

Cabin Custer
Jul 6 - Jul 13
$255
per night
Cabin ∙ 12 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Child-Friendly Charming Cabin with Sauna, BBQ & Patio | Nature View | Dogs Allowed

5.0
Outstanding(3 ratings)
Custer, West Custer Township, South Dakota
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Cabin Lead
May 10 - May 17
$535
per night
Cabin ∙ 16 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Family-Oriented Cabin with Patio, Yard & Barbecue | Mountain View | Pets Allowed

5.0
Outstanding(109 ratings)
Lead, South Lawrence Unorganized Territory, South Dakota
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House Keystone
Jul 12 - Jul 19
$843
per night
House ∙ 19 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Family-Oriented Wonderful Vacation Home with Yard & BBQ | Dogs Allowed

4.9
Outstanding(85 ratings)
Keystone, Mount Rushmore UT, South Dakota
Free cancellation
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Best South Dakota State Parks for Adventure Sports

Best South Dakota State Parks for Adventure Sports

Whitewater raft like American outlaw Jesse James, paddle on one of America's largest reservoirs, or go ice fishing in South Dakota's most adventure-promising State Parks:

  • 1. Palisades State Park

    Local legend has it that this is the very place where notorious outlaw Jesse James avoided imprisonment by leaping with his horse across Devil's Gulch. The rugged cliff face veers upwards from Split Rock Creek, which modern adventurers navigate on tubes or whitewater rafts during the summer.

  • 2. Oahe Downstream Recreation Area

    Fort Pierre's fishing mecca hugs the banks of the vast Oahe Reservoir. Sprawling from South Dakota all the way to Bismark, the lake lures fishing legends from around the world with its monster walleye. Cast your gaze upward to spot majestic bald eagles, nature's finest fishermen, which roost in the trees along the shoreline.

  • 3. Oakwood Lakes State Park

    Bruce's State Park is comprised by not one, but eight separate lakes. Horseback ride through its flame colored forests come fall, or venture out for some elemental ice fishing in the winter. During the warmer months, Oakwood Lakes are an adventure playground for fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Sequester yourself in its bays and inlets for serene summer sunbathing.

Top Offers for State Parks in South Dakota

Cabin Lead
May 10 - May 17
-43%
$589
$343
per night
Cabin ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

Fully Equipped Cabin with Pool & Jacuzzi

Lead, South Lawrence Unorganized Territory, South Dakota
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House Arlington
Jan 4 - Jan 11
-52%
$488
$232
per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation Home with Yard & Barbeque | Lake View

5.0
Outstanding(1 rating)
Arlington, Kingsbury County, South Dakota
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House Hill City
Feb 1 - Feb 8
-85%
$1,416
$273
per night
House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

Child-Friendly Vacation Home with Barbeque, Yard & Patio | Mountain View

4.8
Outstanding(141 ratings)
Hill City, West Pennington, South Dakota
Free cancellation
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Information about South Dakota State Parks

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🥳 Busiest month October
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🌡️ Hottest months 88 °F in July and August
❄️ Coldest months 14 °F in January and February
🌧️ Rainiest months 15 rainy days in May and April

South Dakota State Parks: frequently asked questions

South Dakota State Parks: What is the cost of a stay?

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South Dakota State Parks: can I find a vacation rental suitable for a large group?

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