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Trails – Hiking/Bicycling
Over seven miles of trails wind through the island’s trees and meadows, where users can view birds and a variety of animals. It is not uncommon to view bald eagles and deer on the island.
History
The island was known to Lewis and Clark as “Bad Humor” island due to a tense encounter with the Teton Sioux held nearby. The island’s current name is attributed to Joseph LaFramboise. He built Fort LaFramboise at the mouth of the Bad River (west of the island). In later years, parts of the island were farmed.


Missouri River Landscape
As upstream dams changed the water flow in the Missouri River in the mid-1960s, the tree habitat on this sand bar island has changed to include species such as cedar, ash and Russian olive. Native cottonwood trees are also part of the island landscape, and once flourished due to the once natural flooding of the river.

LaFramboise Island
Nature Area
C/O Farm Island
Recreation Area
1301 Farm Island Road
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-2885
Email: FarmIsland@state.sd.us

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The rolling hills and beautiful river views make this park an excellent place to camp picnic and explore. Park visitors will find new adventure in this rugged land explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, cowboys used the area to fatten thousands of cattle for shipment south

Nature
Indian Creek Recreation Area offers over 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Along any of the three trails, a person can spot a variety of wildlife, from deer, raccoons, beavers, and bull snakes to turkeys, pheasants, gyrfalcons, and orchard orioles. Or, maybe you just want to take stroll with that special someone or spend some quality time with the family. Click here for a printable trail map and guide of the trails.


Resort Info
Bridge City Marina and Resort offers boats slip rental, floating fuel dock, bait, guide service, c-store and several modern cabins. The facility is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Contact by phone: (605) 845-9129.

Contact them
Indian Creek
Recreation Area
12905 288th Ave.
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7112

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The rolling hills and beautiful river views make this park an excellent place to camp picnic and explore. Park visitors will find new adventure in this rugged land explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, cowboys used the area to fatten thousands of cattle for shipment south.


Indian Creek Recreation Area offers over 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Along any of the three trails, a person can spot a variety of wildlife, from deer, raccoons, beavers, and bull snakes to turkeys, pheasants, gyrfalcons, and orchard orioles. Or, maybe you just want to take stroll with that special someone or spend some quality time with the family. Click here for a printable trail map and guide of the trails.

Bridge City Marina and Resort offers boats slip rental, floating fuel dock, bait, guide service, c-store and several modern cabins. The facility is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Contact by phone: (605) 845-9129.

Indian Creek
Recreation Area
12905 288th Ave.
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7112

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Located east of Pierre, Farm Island attracts all types of visitors … campers, swimmers, hikers, anglers, bird watchers and bicyclists. With easy access to Lake Sharpe and popular beaches and trails, this park stays busy throughout the year. Additionally, the park has ties to the Lewis and Clark expedition, which is detailed in the new Lewis and Clark family center.
Water Activities
Anglers can fish for walleye, smallmouth bass, white bass, northern pike and perch on this Missouri River reservoir. Two boat ramps, a popular swimming beach and a wheelchair accessible fishing dock allow visitors of all types and ages a chance to play in the water. Canoe and paddleboat rentals available.


Camping
Ninety campsites in two campgrounds and two camping cabins, as well as a youth group camping area, are available from which to choose. Two comfort stations with showers are located in the main campground.

Nature trails
This park features an island nature area, which provides an outdoor classroom for visitors. Eight miles of hiking trails wind through the island and give hikers, walkers, cross-country skiers and bicyclists a chance for peace, quiet and nature observation. Bicycle rentals available.

Deer and a variety of birds are very common to see on the island. Trail users may also notice traces of beaver activity near the water, as well. Users also have access to a nature observation blind.
Farm Island Recreation Area
1301 Farm Island Road
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-2885

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Water-lovers, whether fishing, boating, or just watching the waves, will appreciate this park. Both primitive shoreline camping and campground camping are available. Most campsites provide some shade. The shoreline sites offer outstanding views of the resevoir while providing a great deal of privacy. Campsites in the campground have easy access to drinking water and restrooms/showers.


Lake Oahe Reservoir, located on the Missouri River, provides hours of outdoor fun. The lake has more than 2,000 miles of shoreline and its clear waters are ideal for boating, sailing, fishing, water skiing and diving. Campers, history buffs, mountain bikers and hikers will find new adventures in this rugged land first explored by Lewis and Clark.

Cow Creek Recreation Area
20439 Marina Loop Road
Ft. Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7722

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Regional office: (605) 773-2885

Cow Creek Recreation Area
Oahe@state.sd.us
(605) 223-7722

Farm Island Recreation Area
FarmIsland@state.sd.us
(605) 773-2885

Indian Creek Recreation Area
IndianCreek@state.sd.us
(605) 845-7112

LaFramboise Island Nature Area
FarmIsland@state.sd.us
(605) 773-2885

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area
IndianCreek@state.sd.us
(605) 845-7112


Little Moreau Recreation Area
Shadehill@state.sd.us
(605) 374-5114

Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
Oahe@state.sd.us
(605) 223-7722

Okobojo Point Recreation Area
Oahe@state.sd.us
(605) 223-7722

Revheim Bay Recreation Area
IndianCreek@state.sd.us
(605) 845-7112

Swan Creek Recreation Area
WhitlockRec@state.sd.us
(605) 765-9410

Spring Creek Recreation Area
Oahe@state.sd.us
(605) 223-7722

West Bend Recreation Area
WestBend@state.sd.us
(605) 773-2885

West Pollock Recreation Area
IndianCreek@state.sd.us
(605) 845-7112

West Whitlock Recreation Area
WhitlockRec@state.sd.us
(605) 765-9410

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Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover’s haven in the southern Black Hills. With plenty of room for boating, fishing and swimming, this recreation area attracts visitors to its clear waters and natural sand beaches. The dam was built in 1949 by the Bureau of Reclamation across the Cheyenne River for irrigation purposes but paved the way for recreation. The word “angostura” is Spanish for “narrows.”
Places to stay

Angostura Resort Management provides concessionaire services to the park through a marina with 3 locations and 155 boat slips, a beach club, six rental lodges with outdoor pool and a full service floating convenience store in the marina. The facility is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Contact by phone: (800) 364-8831.


Four campgrounds offer a variety of camping opportunities along the reservoir’s shores. Cascade CG (in the north unit) and Horsehead (in the south unit) are the larger of the four. Cheyenne CG (in the north unit) and Hat Creek CG (in the south unit) are the smaller of the four. Eight cabins overlook the reservoir.

Angostura is one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota. The lake’s crystal waters and strong fishery make it a popular vacation area. The average depth is 29 feet and the deepest portion of the pool is 75 feet deep when full. The lake’s average summer temperature is 66 degrees F. The reservoir has 36 miles of shoreline and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state. This is a major attraction for many visitors.
Educational Activities
Angostura Recreation Area hosts an array of interpretive and educational activities during the summer season. Each program is geared for families with young children and will expose participants to the various natural and cultural features of the Southern Black Hills. All of the programs are free for the general public; however, a valid park entrance license is required on all vehicles entering the recreation area.

Cascade and Horsehead Campgrounds are the featured locations for most of the programs. The program times are
9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday through late August. A few special events are also planned at nearby shelter houses for visitors wishing to participate in a mid-week activity or an evening program. For more specific information, please review the planned activity descriptions listed below.

Camping
For kids ages 7-12 with an interest in the outdoors, Angostura Recreation Area has something special for you. Nature Day Camps are offered once each month during the summer season and consist of several programs and hands-on activities. Their purpose is to enhance the learning opportunities for younger park visitors.
Angostura Recreation Area
13157 N. Angostura Rd.
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-6996

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Southern Hills Region Parks
Regional office: (605) 255-4515
When Planing a staycation you can never go wrong with parks and outdoor activities.

Angostura Recreation Area
Angostura@state.sd.us
(605) 745-6996

Custer State Park
CusterStatePark@state.sd.us
(605) 255-4515


George S. Mickelson Trail
MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us
(605) 584-3896

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Nestled on the shores of Shadehill Reservoir, the park offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy land- and water-based activities. The reservoir is one of western South Dakota’s few large lakes. The dam, built in 1951 by the Bureau of Reclamation, creates more than 5,000 surface acres of water creating fun for everyone

Where to stay
Shadehill offers 52 electrical campsites and 4 camping cabins. The two-bedroom lodge is a favorite of large groups, particularly of families and groups of hunters or anglers. The lodge is furnished. Guests need only to bring personal items and food. Space and some electrical hook-ups are available for additional camping units at the regular per-site fee. Contact the park for more information. Click here for photos of the lodge.

Across the reservoir, the Hugh Glass Lakeside Use Area offers 15 non-electrical primitive campsites for horse campers on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee for day-use at the Hugh Glass Lakeside Use Area

Many historic figures have crossed through the Shadehill area, including Hugh Glass and Custer’s 1874 Expedition. In 1823, Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear in this area, which is documented in the novel Lord Grizzly.
Shadehill Recreation Area
19150 Summerville Road,
Shadehill, SD 57638
(605) 374-5114

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The Roughlock Falls Nature Area is located in Spearfish Canyon and is considered one of the most beautiful locations in the Black Hills. The water feeding Roughlock Falls flows into Spearfish Canyon from Little Spearfish Creek. The limestone cliffs surrounding the falls give the area a magnificent appearance. Spearfish Canyon highlights millions of years of superbly crafted scenery into an outdoor wonder that is impressive and unique to the Black Hills.
Things to do
Roughlock Falls is spectacular to view and photograph. Designated walking paths and hiking trails provide the opportunity to explore the area. Bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing and picnicking can all by enjoyed in the nature area. Hiking the beautiful one mile trail from the lower trailhead is encouraged as parking in the upper parking lot is limited.


Roughlock Falls is one of the few places in the Black Hills to observe the rare American Dipper. They can both walk and swim underwater if you are a bird watcher this will be heaven for you.
Fishing
Little Spearfish Creek provides ample opportunities for fishing. Brown trout and brook trout can be found from the lower trailhead to the bridge below the falls.
Water Activities
The road from Savoy to Roughlock Falls is closed in the winter. This road is a snowmobile trail from Dec. 1 through March 31.
There is a one mile hiking trail that goes from the lodge up to the falls that can be used all year round. However, snow and ice are not removed from this trail and it can become treacherous and icy. Use of this trail is at your own risk
Roughlock Falls
c/o Regional Park Office
11361 Nevada Gulch Rd
Lead, SD 57754

(605) 584-3896

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