Oakwood Lakes State Park near Volga, South Dakota

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Oakwood Lakes State Park

Nestled among eight connecting glacial lakes, this park provides a never-ending variety of activities throughout the year, from hiking and swimming, to ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Shaded campgrounds and picnic areas complement the park’s excellent swimming and boating facilities.

Historical Interest	Located 7 miles north and 3 miles west of Volga, SD, off US Highway 14. Or, use Exit 140 on I-29 Location map (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) DOT Road Report Open year-round Park entrance license required: $5/day/vehicle or $23 for an annual pass Camping & Fees: $12/non-electrical, $16/electrical. 135 sites (130 electric). Two accessible sites. Five tent-only sites. Showers. Water. Two dump stations. Horse Camp: $12/site, no electricity. Ten sites. Camping Cabins: Four cabins, one accessible. Each sleep four people. $35/night. Reservations: (800) 710-2267 or www.CampSD.com. Up to 90 days prior to arrival. Campsites and horse camp May to Sept. Cabins year-round. Group reservations available, open Nov. 1 for upcoming season. Recreation: Camping. Cabins. Basketball. Boating. Canoe and kayak launch areas, rentals available: $10 for 3 hours, $30/day. Cross-country skiing. Nine-hole disc golf course. Fishing. Game/equipment checkout. Accessible hiking. Historical interest. Horse trails and camp. Horseshoes. Two accessible picnic shelters, picnic areas. Warming shelter. Playground. Swimming. Volleyball. Swimming/Beaches: Swimming beach. No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk. Fishing/Boating: Walleye, perch, Northern pike, and bullheads. Wheelchair accessible fishing dock. Boat ramp. License required. Park maps: PDF files. Require Adobe Acrobat Reader. - Campground map. (3 pages, 152KB) - Disc golf course. (1 page, 105KB) - Trail map and guide. (11 pages, 321KB) - Walking map (1 page, 242KB) Oakwood Lakes State Park 20247 Oakwood Drive Bruce, SD 57220 Phone: (605)627-5441 Email: OakwoodLakes@state.sd.us
The park was once used as a summer camp and an annual gathering spot for American Indians. Later, Samuel Mortimer arrived in 1869 and built the log cabin that still stands at the park. The visitor center showcases an archeology display of items found in the area.
Trails/Horse Camp
Trails at Oakwood Lakes State Park beckon all types of users - horseback riders, hikers, cross-country skiers and bicyclists. Use common courtesy when exploring the park's trails. Three trails take visitors on an island trail and near several historical sites. The park is also home to a horse camp that allows horseback riders a base camp from which to explore the park's extensive trail system. Learn more about horse camps and trails in South Dakota state parks.
Fishing/Boating
Nearly 3,000 acres of lake invite boaters and anglers of all types to Oakwood Lakes. In July, the park hosts an annual family canoe tour. Additionally, visitors can rent canoes and paddle the chain of lakes.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Poinsett, Lake Thompson, Pelican Lake and Sandy Shore recreation areas Lake Poinsett Recreation Area Visitor Center/Museum is open summers when the visitor center is staffed. SD Art Museum, Brookings, SD Agricultural Heritage Museum, Brookings Little Town on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home, DeSmet More attractions and events can be found at www.TravelSD.com

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