This year marks the 100th anniversary of state parks in South Dakota. The state is home to 13 state parks, scattered along the eastern and western borders. These parks attracted over 2.6 million ...

S IOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota state parks need some nice weather this month to counter a sluggish May, state Game Fish and Parks Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff VanMeteren said at this ...

Millions of people visit South Dakota state parks each year, and the money they spend has far-reaching impacts on the state's economy.. Story continues below map . How the park system picked up ...

Around the state, libraries are participating in a program that will allow residents and library patrons to check out a three-day South Dakota state park pass to visit a state park. It's program ...

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks encourages campers to try out new parks or camp during the week to avoid peak demand. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, both online and by calling 1-800 ...

Custer State Park in South Dakota's Black Hills officially opened in 1919. 12 more state parks have been added since then, each with it's own historical significance.

Hundreds of thousands of South Dakotans headed into the outdoors as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state, causing state park visitor numbers to bounce back after last year’s rough weather.

The 2024 annual park entrance license for South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas is available for purchase. The 2024 park entrance license is valid from Oct. 1, 2023, through May 17, 2025.