Family Things To Do in South Dakota
It is time to pack up the whole clan and embark on a memorable family vacation. This is a great opportunity to create new memories and enjoy each other, away from the strict routine of daily life. Too much down time can make the kids restless, so make sure you have plenty of family activities planned. At UpTake, we can help you find the most appealing family friendly things to do. From theme parks to playgrounds, and children’s museums, we’ve got you covered.
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ALake Louise Recreation Area
- 35250 191st St.
Miller, SD 57362, U.S.A. - +1 605 853 2533
- Overview Lake Louise, a 164-acre lake created when Wolf Creek was dammed, is an oasis in a prairie. With six miles of shoreline ringed by prairie and forest, the 320-acre Lake Louise Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor activities. Walleye, perch, largemouth bass and catfish challenge fishermen. Th... more on LLBean.com
Lake Louise Recreation Area
35250 191st St.Miller, SD 57362, U.S.A.
BWind Cave National Park
- Hot Springs
SD 57747, U.S.A. - +1 605 745 4600
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- Overview Wind Cave National Park earned its name from the intermittent wind that blows through the entrance of the cave, as above-ground atmospheric conditions meet subterranean ones. The cave is filled with more than 123 miles of passageways, unusual crystals and other distinctive geologic formations. Ra... more on LLBean.com
Wind Cave National Park
Hot SpringsSD 57747, U.S.A.
CRoy Lake State Park
- 11545 Northside Drive
Lake City, SD 57247, U.S.A. - +1 605 448 5701
- Overview Roy Lake, a 1,500-acre glacial lake, is known for its excellent fishing and clear waters. The state park, covering 539 acres, offers fishing, boating, swimming and camping at two facilities. Anglers take largemouth bass and walleyes from boat and from shore. The park has a wheelchair-accessible f... more on LLBean.com
Roy Lake State Park
11545 Northside DriveLake City, SD 57247, U.S.A.
DWest Whitlock Recreation Area
- 16157A West Whitlock Road
Gettysburg, SD 57442, U.S.A. - +1 605 765 9410
- Highlights: visitor center more
- Overview West Whitlock Recreation Area is a popular destination for people who come to sail, powerboat, fish, water-ski, swim and dive on 100-mile-long Lake Oahe Reservoir. Thousands of fisherman come to Lake Oahe in pursuit of walleye. In early spring, anglers fish for northern pike with dreams of toppin... more on LLBean.com
West Whitlock Recreation Area
16157A West Whitlock RoadGettysburg, SD 57442, U.S.A.
ELewis and Clark Recreation Area
- 43349 SD Hwy 52
Yankton, SD 57078, U.S.A. - +1 605 668 2985
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- Overview Towering bluffs stretch for miles along Lewis and Clark Lake and serve as a high-rise home for cliff swallows and as a launching pad for hovering hawks. Skirting the lake's shore, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area is a resort park with three separate facilities connected by six miles of scenic bike... more on LLBean.com
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
43349 SD Hwy 52Yankton, SD 57078, U.S.A.
FLake Thompson Recreation Area
- 21176 Flood Club Road
Lake Preston, SD 57249, U.S.A. - +1 605 847 4893
- Overview Lake Thompson is South Dakota?s largest natural lake, covering 18,000 square acres in Kingsbury County. Lake Thompson is ranked the second-best fishing spot in the state, after the Missouri River. Originally called Dry Woods Lake by Native Americans, the lake was renamed for Jacob Thompson, Secre... more on LLBean.com
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
21176 Flood Club RoadLake Preston, SD 57249, U.S.A.
GFort Sisseton State Park
- 11545 Northside
Lake City, SD 57247, U.S.A. - +1 605 448 5701
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- Overview Explore history at this unique park that preserves the officers' quarters, stone barracks, powder magazine, guard house and other frontier-era buildings that once made up Fort Sisseton. This 1864 fort, atop the Coteau des Prairies (or hills of the prairies), offers a rare glimpse into life on the... more on LLBean.com
Fort Sisseton State Park
11545 NorthsideLake City, SD 57247, U.S.A.
HLake Herman State Park
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- 23409 State Park Drive
Madison, SD, United States 57042 - +1 800 710 2267
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- Overview Lush woodlands enhance this campground surrounded by the 1,350 acre lake. Open year-round. Park entrance permit required. ... more on GreatCampingSpots.com
Lake Herman State Park
23409 State Park DriveMadison, SD, United States 57042
IMadison Wetland Management District
- P.O. Box 48
Madison, SD 57042, U.S.A. - +1 605 256 2974
- Highlights: visitor center more
- Overview The Madison Wetland Management District preserves 38,500 acres of wetlands and waterfowl and wildlife habitat. The northeast portion of the district (Deuel County) sits within the Coteau des Prairie or tall grass prairie region of South Dakota. The district's staff also administer two easement pr... more on LLBean.com
Madison Wetland Management District
P.O. Box 48Madison, SD 57042, U.S.A.
JBlack Hills National Forest
- 1019 N. 5th St.
Custer, SD 57730, U.S.A. - +1 605 673 9200
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- Overview Recreation opportunities abound on the 1.2 million acres of the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. There are more than 100 developed recreation sites that include camp and picnic grounds, swimming beaches, boat launches and scenic overlooks. The forest contai... more on LLBean.com
Black Hills National Forest
1019 N. 5th St.Custer, SD 57730, U.S.A.
