* Indicates a park entrance license is not required.
WITP indicates a Walk in the Park event.
| 2010 Events |
|
01/02 |
Custer reservations open for 2010 arrivals |
www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267 |
7 a.m. |
01/02 |
Snowshoe Stomp |
Fort Sisseton |
1 p.m. |
01/09 |
Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
01/23 |
Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
01/30 |
Kool Kids' Klassic Fishing Derby |
Oakwood Lakes |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
01/31 |
Ground Hog Day Cross Country Ski Tour |
Oakwood Lakes |
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
|
02/06 |
Eagles and Bagles Walk in the Park |
Oahe Downstream |
9 a.m. |
02/06 |
Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament |
Richmond Lake |
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
02/06 |
Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
02/07 |
Winter Wonderland Snowshoe Hike |
Richmond Lake |
1 p.m. |
02/13 |
Lover's Leap Snowshoe Hike |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
1 p.m. |
02/20 |
Open House Weekend reservations open |
www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267 |
7 a.m. |
02/27 |
Memorial Day weekend reservations open |
www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267 |
7a.m. |
02/27 |
Snowshoe Stomp Walk in the Park |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
|
03/13 |
Sylvan Lake Snoeshow Hike |
Custer - Sylvan Lake |
1 p.m. |
|
04/03 |
Fourth of July weekend reservations open |
www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267 |
7 a.m. |
04/17 |
Earth Day Bluebird Box Workshop |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
10 a.m. |
04/22 |
Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup |
Lake Thompson |
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
|
05/15 |
30th Annual Trail Tour 5K |
Big Sioux |
9 a.m. |
05/15 |
The Great Hunt Walk in the Park: SD's Other Gold - Mushroom hike |
Oahe Downstream |
10 a.m. |
05/15 |
Spring Wildflower Hike |
Sica Hollow |
2 p.m. |
05/15 |
Kids' Fishing Tournament |
Indian Creek |
3 p.m. |
05/16 |
Fantastic Family Fishing |
Palisades |
10 a.m. |
05/21 |
Over the River and Through the Woods Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
05/21-23 |
Spring Open House Celebration |
Custer |
|
05/21-23 |
Open House and Free Fishing Weekend |
Statewide |
05/22 |
GPS and Geocaching Basics Walk in the Park |
Oahe Downstream |
10 a.m. |
05/22 |
Geocaching 101 |
Pierson Ranch |
1 p.m. |
05/22 |
Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake |
Chief White Crane |
4 p.m. |
09/30 |
Custer Seasonal Volksmarch Trail |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
|
05/28 |
Take A Bike Hike |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
10 a.m. |
05/28 |
Meet the Rangers! |
Farm Island |
7 p.m. to
8 p.m. |
05/28 |
Geocaching 101 |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
05/29 |
Birdwatching Basics Walk in the Park |
Oahe Downstream |
10 a.m. |
05/29 |
Bird ID Walk in the Park |
Walker's Point |
10 a.m. |
05/29 |
Kids' Fishing Derby |
Lake Poinsett |
11 a.m. |
05/29 |
Cycle Through the Park |
Big Sioux |
2 p.m. |
05/29 |
Bird ID Walk in the Park |
Lake Herman |
4 p.m. |
05/29 |
Tree Talk and Walk |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
05/29-30 |
Campsite Decorating Contest |
Oakwood Lakes |
|
05/29-30 |
Campsite Decorating Contest |
Lake Poinsett |
|
05/30 |
History Hike Walk in the Park |
Farm Island |
10 a.m. |
05/30 |
Step Back in Time Walk in the Park |
Randall Creek |
1:30 p.m. |
|
06/01-30 |
National Great Outdoors Month |
Statewide South Dakota |
|
06/03 |
Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Reptiles and Amphibians |
Palisades |
9 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
06/04-06 |
Fort Sisseton Historical Festival |
Fort Sisseton |
|
06/04-06 |
Becoming an Outdoor Family |
Oahe Downstream |
|
06/05 |
Labor Day weekend reservations open |
www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267 |
7 a.m. |
06/05 |
Prairie Trail National Trails Day Walk |
Custer - Wildlife Loop Visitor Center |
9 a.m. |
06/05 |
4th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby |
Oahe Downstream |
10 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
06/05 |
Kids' Fishing Derby |
Oakwood Lakes |
10 a.m. |
06/05 |
Festival of Feathers |
Indian Creek |
10 a.m. |
06/05 |
Little Devil's Tower National Trails Day Walk |
Custer - Sylvan Lake |
1 p.m. |
06/05 |
Geocaching and Basic GPS |
Lake Thompson |
7 p.m. |
06/05 |
National Trails Day |
Statewide |
|
06/06 |
Festival of Feathers |
West Whitlock |
10 a.m. |
06/08 |
Trolley on the Trail |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
06/10 |
Hi-Tech Treasure Hunting with Dad |
West Whitlock |
10:30 a.m. |
06/10 |
Hi-Tech Treasure Hunting with Dad |
Indian Creek |
3:30 p.m. |
06/11 |
Geocaching 101 |
Chief White Crane |
7 p.m. |
06/12 |
3rd Annual Get Outdoors Day |
LaFramboise Island/Steamboat Park |
8 a.m. |
06/12 |
Birdwatching Basics Walk in the Park |
Farm Island |
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
06/12 |
Dutch Oven Cooking |
Oakwood Lakes |
10 a.m. |
06/12 |
Luce Pioneer Day |
Lake Herman |
10 a.m. to
5 p.m. |
06/12 |
Talking in the Trees |
Richmond Lake |
10 a.m. |
06/12 |
Name That Bird |
Roy Lake - West Unit |
10 a.m. |
06/12 |
Game Day |
Pickerel Lake |
1 p.m. to
4 p.m. |
06/12 |
I Love the Night Life Walk in the Park |
Big Sioux |
10 p.m. |
06/12 |
Predators on the Prowl Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
10:30 p.m. |
06/12-13 |
3rd Annual South Dakota Outdoor Expo |
State Fairgrounds |
|
06/16 |
Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers |
Angostura |
9:30 a.m.
to 12 p.m. |
06/17 |
Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Reptiles and Amphibians |
Big Sioux |
9 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
06/19 |
Basic Birding Walk in the Park |
Lake Poinsett |
8 a.m. |
06/19 |
Didgeridoo |
Mina Lake |
10 a.m. |
06/19 |
Lewis and Clark Homestead Day |
Lewis and Clark |
1 p.m. to
4 p.m. |
06/19 |
Tree Walk and Sumac Necklaces Walk in the Park |
Newton Hills |
1 p.m. |
06/19 |
Take your Best Shot Photo Workshop |
Palisades |
2 p.m. |
06/19 |
3rd Annual Dutch Oven Gathering |
North Point |
3 p.m. |
06/19 |
Shoreline Night Hike |
Angostura |
8 p.m. |
06/19 |
Lantern Tour |
Fort Sisseton |
9:30 p.m. |
06/19 |
Lantern Hike |
Chief White Crane |
9:30 p.m. |
06/20 |
Treats for Dad |
Roy Lake |
10 a.m. |
06/20 |
Samuelson's Open House |
Beaver Creek Nature Area |
3 p.m. |
06/23 |
Nature Day Camp: Kids' Fishing Day |
Rocky Point |
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
06/25-27 |
Family Fun Days |
Pickerel Lake |
4 p.m. to
3 p.m. |
06/25 |
Family Hike With Little Nature Lovers |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
2 p.m. |
06/25 |
Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake |
Pierson Ranch |
4 p.m. |
06/26 |
Riverkid Sprint Triathlon |
Farm Island |
9:30 a.m. |
06/26 |
Dutch Oven Cooking |
Lake Poinsett |
10 a.m. |
06/26 |
Give it a Shot Photography Workshop |
Roy Lake - West Unit |
1 p.m. |
06/26 |
Family Fun Pioneer Day and Corn Cob Doll Contest |
Lake Thompson |
2 p.m. to
6 p.m. |
06/26 |
Wild Desserts Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
06/26 |
World of Wildlife Walk in the Park |
West Whitlock |
7 p.m. |
|
07/03-4 |
4th of July Campsite Decorating Contest |
Oakwood Lakes |
5 p.m. |
07/03-4 |
4th of July Campsite Decorating Contest |
Lake Poinsett |
|
07/03 |
Bike Parade |
Lake Poinsett |
10 a.m. |
07/03 |
Patriotic Bike Parade |
Lewis and Clark |
10 a.m. |
07/03 |
Prairie Fire Works! |
Indian Creek |
10:30 a.m. |
07/03 |
Prairie Fire Works |
West Whitlock |
3:30 p.m. |
07/03 |
Race for the Cache GPS Tournament |
Pierson Ranch |
4 p.m. |
07/03 |
Kids' Bicycle Parade |
Snake Creek |
7 p.m. |
07/03 |
Firefly Fireworks Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
10:30 p.m. |
07/04 |
Patriotic Parade |
Roy Lake - West Unit |
11 a.m. |
07/04 |
Classic Fourth at the Fort |
Fort Sisseton |
2 p.m. to
6 p.m. |
07/04 |
3rd Annual Independence Day Parade |
West Bend |
5 p.m. |
07/06 |
Trolley on the Trail |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
07/08 |
Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Pioneer Life |
Palisades |
9 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
07/10 |
Yankton Disc Golf Trilogy Tournament |
Lewis and Clark |
9 a.m. |
07/10 |
Sand Sculpture Showcase |
Lake Poinsett |
10 a.m. |
07/10 |
Water Saftey and Boat Rides |
Indian Creek |
10:30 a.m. |
07/10 |
8th Annual Dutch Oven Gathering |
Big Sioux |
3:30 p.m. |
07/10 |
Family Scavenger Hunt and Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
07/14 |
Nature Day Camp: Kids' Fishing Day |
Angostura |
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
07/14 |
Trolley on the Trail |
George S Mickelson Trail |
10 a.m. |
07/14 |
Nature Day Camp |
Snake Creek |
1 p.m. to
4 p.m. |
07/15 |
Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Pioneer Life |
Big Sioux |
9 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
07/16 |
Lantern Tour |
Fort Sisseton |
9:30 p.m. |
07/17 |
Stories in Stone Walk in the Park |
Palisades |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Geocaching 101 Walk in the Park |
Farm Island |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Archery for Beginners |
North Point |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Not Just Desserts: Dutch Oven Cooking |
Oahe Downstream |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Journey Through Time |
Oakwood Lakes |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Beach Bash |
Lake Herman |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Didgeridoo |
Mina Lake |
10 a.m. |
07/17 |
Safety On and Around the Water |
Roy Lake |
1 p.m. |
07/17 |
History Hike Walk in the Park |
Newton Hills |
1 p.m. |
07/17 |
A Taste of the Past: Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration |
Lake Thompson |
7 p.m. |
07/17 |
Nostalgic Movie Night |
Angostura |
8:30 p.m. |
07/18 |
Canoe and Kayak Tour |
Oakwood Lakes |
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
07/21 |
Nature Day Camp: Finding Your Way |
Rocky Point |
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
07/23 |
Take A Bike Hike |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
10 a.m. |
07/23 |
Geocaching 101 |
Chief White Crane |
7 p.m. |
07/24 |
Dutch Oven Cooking |
Oakwood Lakes |
10 a.m. |
07/24 |
Fossils at our Feet |
Lewis and Clark |
10 a.m. |
07/24 |
Christmas in July |
Roy Lake |
2 p.m. |
07/24 |
Astronomy for Beginners |
Lake Vermillion |
9:30 p.m. |
07/30 |
Over the River and Through the Woods Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
07/31 |
Tony Dean Festival |
Spring Creek |
TBA |
07/31 |
Lazy Birdwatcher's Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
9:30 a.m. |
07/31 |
Dutch Oven Cooking |
Lake Poinsett |
10 a.m. |
07/31 |
Lantern Tour |
Fort Sisseton Historic |
9 p.m. |
07/31 |
Creatures of the Night Campfire |
Palisades |
9:30 p.m. |
07/31 |
Christmas in July |
Lake Herman, Walker's Point |
|
|
08/05 |
Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Mammals |
Palisades |
9 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
08/06 |
Geocaching 101 |
Pierson Ranch |
7 p.m. |
08/06-08 |
31st Annual Sioux River Folk Festival |
Newton Hills |
|
08/07 |
Riverman/Riverwoman Sprint Triathlon |
Farm Island |
8 a.m. |
08/07 |
3rd Annual Big Sioux Bustle: GPS/ Geocaching Race |
Big Sioux |
9 a.m. |
08/07 |
Kayaking for Beginners |
North Point |
9:30 a.m. |
08/07 |
8th Annual Steady Eddie Disc Golf Tournament |
Oahe Downstream |
10 a.m. |
08/07 |
Scat Scavenger Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
10 a.m. |
08/07 |
Kayaking for Beginners |
Randall Creek |
11:30 a.m. |
08/07 |
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Outdoor Cooking |
Lake Vermillion |
8 p.m. |
08/07 |
Fort Anniversary and Chuck Wagon Cook-off |
Fort Sisseton |
|
08/11 |
Nature Day Camp: Finding Your Way |
Angostura |
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
08/12 |
Jr. Naturalist Day Camp: Mammals |
Big Sioux |
9 a.m. to
12 p.m. |
08/14 |
Mickelson Trail Mile High Poker Run |
George S Mickelson Trail |
9 a.m. |
08/14 |
Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers |
Rocky Point |
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
08/14 |
Adams Homestead Celebration |
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve |
10 a.m. to
4 p.m. |
08/14 |
Bike Parade |
Oakwood Lakes |
10 a.m. |
08/14 |
Old Fashioned Weekend |
Roy Lake - West Unit |
1 p.m. |
08/14 |
Sand Volleyball Tournament |
Lake Thompson |
3 p.m. |
08/14 |
5th Annual South Dakota Bat Festival |
Custer - Game Lodge |
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
08/14 |
8th Annual Street Masters Car Show and Ice Cream Social |
Oahe Downstream |
7 p.m. |
08/14 |
5th Annual Astronomy Night |
Angostura |
8:30 p.m. |
08/14 |
Perseid Meteor Shower and Star Party |
Palisades |
9:30 p.m. |
08/15 |
Old Fashioned Weekend |
Roy Lake - East Unit |
1 p.m. |
08/17 |
Dutch Oven Cook-Off |
Indian Creek |
2:30 p.m. |
08/21 |
Senses Walk in the Park |
Farm Island |
10 a.m. |
08/21 |
Archery in the Park |
Pelican Lake |
10 a.m. |
08/21 |
Monarch Butterfly Tagging |
Palisades |
2 p.m. |
08/21 |
Evening with the Owls |
Oahe Downstream |
8:30 p.m. |
08/27 |
Geocaching 101 |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
08/28 |
Lewis and Clark Walk Through History Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
|
09/02-06 |
Game, Fish and Parks booth at the South Dakota State Fair |
State Fairgrounds |
|
09/03 |
Over the River and Through the Woods Hike |
Lewis and Clark |
7 p.m. |
09/04 |
Southern Hills Triathlon |
Angostura |
7 a.m. |
09/04 |
Toss Along the River: Disc Golf Tournament |
Big Sioux |
10 a.m. |
09/04 |
Pie Iron Cooking is a Piece of Cake |
Lewis and Clark |
4 p.m. |
09/04 |
All Campers' Potluck |
Indian Creek |
5:30 p.m. |
09/04-05 |
Campsite Decorating Contest |
Oakwood Lakes |
|
09/04-05 |
Campsite Decorating Contest |
Lake Poinsett |
|
09/05 |
Bike Parade |
North Point |
9:30 a.m. |
09/05 |
Palisades Amazing Family Dash |
Palisades |
10 a.m. |
09/05 |
Bike Parade |
Randall Creek |
11:30 a.m. |
09/07 |
Trolley on the Trail |
George S Mickelson Trail |
1 p.m. |
09/08 |
Trolley on the Trail |
George S Mickelson Trail |
10 a.m. |
09/09 |
Monarch Migration Walk in the Park |
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie |
6:30 p.m. to
8 p.m. |
09/11-12 |
3-D Archery Shoot |
Hartford Beach |
9 a.m. to
4 p.m. |
09/12 |
32nd Annual Homesteader Day |
Beaver Creek Nature Area |
1 p.m. to
4 p.m. |
09/17-19 |
13th Annual Mickelson Trail Trek |
George S Mickelson Trail |
|
09/18 |
Fall Foilage Hike |
Sica Hollow |
2 p.m. |
09/24-30 |
Take a Child Outside Week |
Statewide |
|
09/25-26 |
Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival |
Custer |
|
09/27 |
Buffalo Roundup |
Custer |
6:30 a.m. to
3 p.m. |
|
10/02 |
FestiFALL |
Newton Hills |
1 p.m. to
5 p.m. |
10/02 |
Candlelight Walk |
Newton Hills |
7:15 p.m. to
9 p.m. |
10/29-30 |
Halloween Night Hike |
Custer - Peter Norbeck Visitor Center |
|
10/30 |
Trick or Treat Trails Walk in the Park |
LaFramboise Island |
4:30 p.m. to
8 p.m. |
10/30 |
8th Annual Spooktacular Trails Walk in the Park |
Big Sioux |
5 p.m. to
8 p.m. |
|
11/01 - 02/01 |
Group campsite reservations open for 2011 arrivals |
1-800-710-2267 |
9 a.m. to
7 p.m. |
11/01 |
Lodge reservations open for 2011 arrivals |
www.CampSD.com or
1-800-710-2267 |
7 a.m. |
11/13 |
Christmas at the Homestead |
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve |
12 p.m. to
4 p.m. |
11/20 |
Fall Buffalo Auction |
Custer |
9 a.m. to
3 p.m. |
|
12/11 |
Frontier Christmas |
Fort Sisseton |
10 a.m. to
5 p.m. |