State Parks and Recreation Areas
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Learn more about parks' regional areas ...

	~ Northern Hills: The Black Hills area has a history all its own. In the Northern Hills Regions, this history includes the legends of the Plains People, stories of military exploration and remnants of early railroading. Includes the cities of Rapid City, Lead/Deadwood, Sturgis Belle Fourche and Lemmon.

	~ Southern Hills: This area draws countless visitors with its breathtaking beauty and countless recreation opportunities. Includes the cities of Hot Springs and Custer.

	~ Oahe/Sharpe: These parks offer access to the Missouri River from Ft. Randall Dam north to the North Dakota border. They also place you in the footsteps of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes the cities of Mobridge, Gettysburg and Pierre/Ft. Pierre.

	~ Glacial Lakes: Here, the parks put you on lakes and in forests and along rivers and streams. During the winter, snowmobilers use the parks as their home base as they hit the trails. Includes the cities of Aberdeen, Watertown, Brookings, Miller and Huron.

	~ Heartland: This region includes historic sites such as Spirit Mound and recreation fun and activities like boating, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. Includes the cities of Platte, Mitchell, Madison and Sioux Falls.

	~ Lewis and Clark: Find yourself on the lower Missouri River in South Dakota with access to wide waters for boating, fishing and family fun on water and land. Includes the cities of Pickstown/Wagner, Springfield and Yankton.

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State Parks and Recreation Areas Click on an area of the map for a close-up map of parks in that region.

State Parks and Recreation Areas
Click on an area of the map for a close-up map
of parks in that region.