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This section contain descriptions of accommodations, campgrounds, restaurants, attractions and traveler services in this region. ZIP CODES Akaska: 57420 Chamberlain: 57326 Eagle Butte: 57625 Fort Pierre: 57532 Geddes: 57342 Gettysburg: 57442 Highmore: 57345 Hoven: 57450 Lake Andes: 57356 Lemmon: 57368 Lower Brule: 57548 Miller: 57362 Mobridge: 57601 Oacoma: 57365 Onida: 57564 Pickstown: 57367 Pierre: 57501 Plankinton: 57367 Platte: 57369 Pollock: 57648 Timber Lake: 57656 Wagner: 57380 Winner: 57380 Yankton: 57078 GREAT SERVICE STAR Community and business listings that include a Great Service Star have completed the criteria required in customer service training by the South Dakota Department of Tourism. This symbol is not a rating or endorsement of a business or of their services but is an award to recognize those who are committed to providing quality customer service. AKASKA 605-649-7847 Box 17, Akaska, SD 57420 Small town with friendly people. Located on Lewis and Clark Trail. Close to Lake Oahe – Great fishing and hunting – trail ride, fishing derby and chicken BBQ first weekend in June. Bait shop, restaurants, campsite, motel, as well as trailers and cabins for rent. CAMPING D&S CAMPGROUND, LODGE, BOAT STORAGE, AND GUIDE SERVICE 605-229-1739 or 605-380-3701 103 Swan Creek Road Akaska, SD 57420, Next to Lake Oahe www.sdhuntfishguide.com Thirty-four campsites rented daily, monthly or seasonal with water, sewer, and electric. Lodge rooms have bathrooms, AC, heat, refrigerators, DishTV, and gas grills. Twenty large boat garages. Reservations recommended for guided walleye fishing. CHAMBERLAIN & OACOMA 605-234-4416 Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce, 112 N. Main St, PO Box 638, Chamberlain, SD 57325 www.chamberlainsd.org chamber@midstatesd.net Located at the crossroadsof I-90 and the Missouri River. Known for excellent fishing, big game and pheasant hunting. A new sentinel, Dignity of Earth & Sky overlooks the valley from the I-90 Information Center. Visit our website and start your adventure here! ACCOMMODATIONS BEST WESTERN LEE’S MOTOR INN 605-734-5575 or 1-800-528-1234 220 West King Street, Chamberlain, SD 60 units, indoor pool, hot tub, cable TV, free breakfast bar, waffles, recliners, two-room family units. High Speed Internet in all rooms. AARP and senior discounts, AAA approved, restaurants nearby. CEDAR SHORE MARINA: See under “Marinas, Bait Shops & Resorts” listings on page 200. THUNDERSTIK LODGE 605-234-5106 24931 Thunderstik Rd. Chamberlain, SD 57325 info@thunderstik.com We are not just for hunting anymore! Thunderstik Lodge has opened it’s doors year round. We offer a relaxing setting to host coporate retreates, banquets, family reunions, wedding receptions/ceremonies, dances, or even fishing trips. CAMPING CEDAR SHORE CAMPGROUND 605-734-5273. I-90 Exit 260. 1400 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD 57365. www.cedarshore.com On the banks of the Missouri River. Full hook-ups, 50 amp receptacles, cable TV, restrooms, showers, tenting, dump station, laundry, picnic shelter, sleep cabins and convenience store. Recreation: swimming, boat rentals, full service marina, excellent fishing, playground, horseshoes, basketball/ tennis courts, volleyball, Waterfront Grill and Tiki Bar. Open April 1 – October 31. Season lease available. OASIS CAMPGROUND 605-234-6959, Reservations: 1-800-675-6959 605 E. Hwy 16, Oacoma, SD 57365 I-90, Exit 260, 2 miles west of Chamberlain www.alsoasis.com Grassy campsites overlooking the Missouri River, NEW showers, full hookups, heated swimming pool, WIFI at site, close to fishing and golf course. Open April 1 to October 31. ATTRACTIONS AKTA LAKOTA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER I-90, Exit 263 Located on the campus of St. Joseph’s Indian School The museum offers a rare combination of authentic Native American artifact displays and contemporary works of art by the Northern Plains people. Featured attractions include interactive displays, a life-sized mounted buffalo, a 36-foot diorama, offering a sweeping view of life on the prairie from the Missouri River to the Black Hills. Open year-round. Daily – (May-September) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (October–May) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. EAGLE BUTTE 605-985-5249 PO Box 932 101 S. Main St. Eagle Butte, SD 57625 Native Discovery invites you to visit the communities of the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Learn about western and Native American history and culture; view and purchase locally made Native artwork; attend a cultural event, and enjoy the wide open spaces. Visit NativeDiscovery.org for travel itineraries, maps, event calendars and more. FORT PIERRE 605-223-7603 fortpierre.com/tourism Population 2,250. Fort Pierre is the oldest town in South Dakota and will celevbrate their 200 year birthday in 2017. Enjoy fishing and hunting on the Missouri River and Lake Sharpe. There’s camping, dining, lodging, an 18 hole golf course, three museums, Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, AmericInn and Drifters Convention Centers. Scheduled events are pari-mutual horse racing, Shrine Circus, Casey Tibbs Matched Ride, 4th of July Rodeo and Fireworks, concerts and parade; Dakota Western heritage Festival & Bicentennial celebration and wagon trains. GEDDES 605-337-2501 Town of Geddes, P.O. Box 97 Geddes, SD 57342 www.geddes.org A little town on the prairie. Located on Hwy. 50 (Lewis & Clark Trail – National Scenic Byway), leads to Geddes. Geddes Historic District is located eight miles from the Missouri River. It is a charming community with a museum, restored original 1895 log cabin, original 1895 rural school house, Peter Norbeck’s boyhood home, and a 1900 claims shanty. The Annual Fur Trader Days are during the 2nd weekend in August. GETTYSBURG 605-765-2528 Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce PO Box 33, Gettysburg, SD 57442 gburgchamber@venturecomm.net www.gettysburgsd.net Population 1,200. Located 17 miles from beautiful Lake Oahe on Hwy 212. Enjoy the City Park, nine hole golf course and Dakota Sunset Museum. The last Saturday in June come and see the car show at the City Park. Great hunting and fishing. ACCOMMODATIONS BOB’S RESORT See under “Marinas, Bait Shops & Resorts” listings on page 200. SOUTH WHITLOCK RESORT See under “Marinas, Bait Shops & Resorts” listings on page 200. GREGORY ACCOMMODATIONS CIRCLE H RANCH 605-835-9549 www.circlehranch.com Experience the perfect getaway in the serenity of the nation’s most beautiful countryside, eight miles south of Gregory in the heart of pheasant country. Clean, comfortable accommodations with home-cooked meals and a staff that strives to make your stay with us extraordinary. Group hunting packages and business retreats available. HIGHMORE 605-852-2716 “Visit City of Highmore” on Facebook or call 605-852-2927 for more information Farming, ranching community located at intersection of SD Highways 14 & 47. Annual Old Settlers’ Celebration is third Saturday in June. Home of SD’s first wind energy center, featuring 27 wind turbines. Enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing and swimming. Highmore/Hyde County “Together We Are Better!” HOVEN City Hall 605-948-2257 PO Box 404, Hoven, Sd 57450 during regular business hours www.hovensd.com The little town with the big ideas! Conveniently located on SD Hwys. 20/47,13 miles north of US Hwy. 212 or 14 miles south of US Hwy 12 or 14 miles east of US Hwy. 83. Home to the “Cathedral of the Prairies,” on the National Registry of Historic Places, a twin-towered edifice unlike any other, with guided tours available on request at 605-948-2451. Convenience store, restaurants, motel, park with picnic/ playground area, camper hook-ups, golf, airport, abundant wildlife, hunting/ fishing. Easy drive to Lake Oahe. LAKE ANDES 605-487-7694 PO Box 783, Lake Andes, SD 57306 Lake Andes is so conveniently located just 6 miles from the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River. The area is known for being a recreational haven for the outdoorsmen. We offer a gateway to fishing , hunting, and water sports. Our little town is right here and can provide you with lodging, gas and food. Don’t miss our annual Fish Days Celebration the 1st weekend of June. This event offers fun for the whole family. LEMMON 605-374-5716 100 3rd Street West, Lemmon, SD 57638 www.lemmonsd.com Lemmon is known for world famous hunting of deer, antelope, pheasants, grouse, prairie dogs, coyotes and more! Lemmon is located on the Yellow-Stone Trail and home of the World’s Largest Petrified Wood Forest Park. Shadehill Lake and Reservoir with 110 miles of shoreline 5000 acres of water offers endless water recreation opportunities. LOWER BRULE 187 Oyate Circle, Lower Brule, SD 57548 www.lbst.org At Lower Brule immerse yourself in the vast sweeping prairies of the Great Plains of South Dakota in the land of the buffalo. We are the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe), a band of the Lakota Nation. We warmly welcome visitors to our homeland along Mni Sose, the Missouri River, a place of endless recreation and unforgettable experiences. MILLER 605-853-3098 Miller Civic and Commerce 103 W. 3rd St. Miller, SD 57362 Located at the crossroads of Hwy.45 and Hwy. 14, this central SouthDakota town boasts some of the finest pheasant hunting in the state due to a large amount of public land in the area. Be sure to stop and enjoy some of the fantastic food and shops that keep travelers coming back year after year. MOBRIDGE 605-845-2387 212 North Main Street, Mobridge, SD 57601 www.mobridge.org. Population 3,400. Located on US Hwy 12. “Oasis of Oahe.” Lake Oahe is one of the top walleye fishing areas in the nation. Lewis & Clark trails are nearby with festival on the 2nd Saturday of August. Mobridge’s famous Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo is every July 2, 3, and 4th. ACCOMMODATIONS WRANGLER INN 605-845-3641 Reservations 888-884-3641 820 W Grand Crossing, Mobridge, SD 57601 www.wranglerinn.com Located W. Hwy 12. 60 spacious rooms. Overlooking beautiful Lake Oahe, Windjammer Sports Bar & Dining, meeting and banquet rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna. Fish and game storage. Easy access and large parking lot. High speed wireless internet. Jeff and Marie Jackson welcome you. ONIDA Onida Area Economic Development Director Marileen Tilberg PO Box 121 Onida, SD www.SullyCounty.net. A friendly community of 650 residents located on Highway 83 and is twenty- five miles from the Missouri River. The community offers year around recreational opportunities plus an airport with a 3,100-foot runway and five churches. Sutton Bay and Oahe Trails Golf Clubs are located in Sully Co on the shores of the Missouri River. The Sully County Fair is held the second weekend in August and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas celebration is the first Friday every December. PICKSTOWN 605-487-7553 PO Box 107, Pickstown, SD 57367 www.pickstown-sd.net Located south of Highway Junction 18/281. Abundant fishing, hunting, water recreation, and camping. Two local RV Parks. Several dining and lodging options. Resodential lots available for purchase. See Pickstown and Fort Randall Museum, Tom Brokaw Park, Randall Hills Golf Course, Old Ft. Randall and Chapel, Antional Eagle Refuge, Fort Randall Dam and Fort Randall Casino. PIERRE 1-800-962-2034 800 West Dakota Ave., Pierre, SD 57501 www.pierre.org Camping, fishing, kayaking, history, cowboys, heritage... It’s all here in South Dakota’s Capital City. Tour the State Capitol, Oahe Dam (world’s second largest rolled-earth dam), Cultural Heritage Center, and the South Dakota Discovery Center. Only 30 minutes off I-90. Pierre, Your Adventure on the River. Population 13,786. ACCOMMODATIONS GOVERNOR’S INN 605-224-4200 1877-523-0080 700 West Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD information@govinn.com www.govinn.com We offer refrigerators, microwave and internet in every room, Freezer space available, free continental breakfast with Belgian waffles & biscuits and gravy, pool and hot tub. Only one block from the Missouri River, Pierre Convention Center and restaurants. Laundry service, minimart, exercise room and boat parking with electric hookups on site. Pets welcome. ATTRACTIONS SOUTH DAKOTA CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER 605-773-3458 900 Govenors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501 history.sd.gov Just north of the State Capitol, the Museum & Archives explore the dynamic history and culture of the state, from the earliest inhabitants to today. Open year-round, the Museum features award-winning exhibits, new programs and special events. Kids 17 & under get in free. PLANKINTON 605-942-7767 M–F PO Box 10, Plankinton, SD 57368 www.plankinton.com Plankinton, named the “2007 Community of the Year” is located on I-90, Exit 308. Services include motels and campgrounds, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, gas, service and repairs, beauty and barber shops, flowers and variety, laundromat, health and veterinary services. Enjoy golf, a city pool, parks and great hunting. The community holds an August Pheasant Fest, has a museum complex (furnished homestead farmhouse, school, claim shanty and exhibit halls) and a historic hotel. PLATTE 888-297-8175 Platte Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 393, Platte, SD 57369 www.plattesd.org Located 24 miles south of I-90, Exit 289, just 14 miles east of the Missouri River, where walleye fishing is at its best. Platte offers some of the nation’s best ringneck pheasant hunting. Other attractions include a challenging golf course, museum/art gallery, and a restored historic theater. Wide variety of dining and lodging options. POLLOCK 605-889-2450 605-889-2490 PO Box 57, Pollock, SD 57648 www.pollocksouthdakota.com Population: 349 friendly people. Moved mid-1950’s, Pollock is located on Scenic Highway 1804 and 10, and known for the widest main streets in South Dakota; excellent hunting, fishing, and water recreation; great food; beautiful sunrises and sunsets; varied camping sites, and Visitor Center rich in heritage. PRESHO Presho Area Chamber at 800-895-9445. preshochamber@kenebectelephone.com www.presho.net Located on I-90 in the heart of outstanding pheasant hunting. Activities include a golf course, a free museum, City Park, swimming pool and two lakes. Services include a grocery store, two motels, restaurant, lounge, campground, gas stations and convenience store. TIMBER LAKE 605-865-3546 / 605-865-3553 800-664-3546 Located on Highway 20 between Pierre, SD and Bismarck, ND www.timberlakehistory.org www.timberlakesouthdakota.com This West River town of 450 people serves up heritage, history, and hospitality. Home to the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Lakota Sioux as well as generations of farmers, ranchers, and cowboys. Beautiful Little Moreau Recreation Area is the “prairie jewel” of the state park system. Hunting lodges and guest ranches welcome hunters and other visitors year-round. Visit the BIG Museum in the Little Town (free admission). Annual Days of 1910 Rodeo last weekend in July. ATTRACTIONS TIMBER LAKE MUSEUM 605-865-3553 / 605-865-3546 800-664-3546 Timber Lake, SD on Highway 20 timberlakehistory.org “The BIG Museum in the Little Town”. The “Sea of grass” exhibit (as told in South Dakota Magazine) tells the rich history of this sprawling piece of prairie in 38 original creations by 24 different artists. See local marine and dinosaur fossils., Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Lakota Sioux exhibits, Ranch and Rodeo, and more. Book and Gift Shop. Information Center. Open year round. FREE admission. Handicapped accessible. WAGNER 605-491-4051 Wagner Chamber of Commerce PO Box 697, Wagner, SD 57580 www.cityofwagner.org Located at the junction of Hwys 46 and 50, just 10 miles west of Fort Randall Recreation Area and Fort Randall Casino. Throughout the year Wagner is the “Welcome To” host of great fishing, hunting, water sports, rodeos, Native American Powwows and Expos. Car races along with the area’s largest Labor Day Weekend Celebration. WHITE LAKE ACCOMMODATIONS SIDING 36 MOTEL & RV PARK 605-249-2295 Just south of I-90 at Exit 296 1500 South Main St. White Lake, SD 57383. www.siding36.com. Enjoy business class hotel accommodations with small town charm! The motel is completely renovated with all new furnishings, refrigerators, 200 channels of digital television and free wireless Internet access. The RV Park offers spacious pull-thru sites with full hookups, including 30 and 50 amp electrical service, laundromat and C-store. WINNER Winner Area Chamber of Commerce 246 South Main Street, PO Box 268 Winner, SD 57580. www.winnersd.org Located at the crossroad of Hwys 44, US 183 and US 18. Population: 2,700. Discover Winner, SD, the sportsman’s choice for upland and big game hunting and part of the scenic Oyate Trail. A favorite stop for bikers, winner is home to several quality hotels and restaurants and over 200 businesses. YANKTON 1-800-888-1460 605-665-3636 Yankton Convention and Visitors Bureau, 803 East 4th Street, Yankton, SD 57078. visityankton@yanktonsd.com; www.yanktonsd.com On the Lewis & Clark Trail in southeastern SD. Enjoy magnificent Lewis and Clark Lake, the Missouri River, miles of recreational trails and historic tours. Yankton offers 12 campgrounds, 11 motels/B&Bs, 47 restaurants, 10 golf courses within 30 miles. ACCOMMODATIONS LEWIS AND CLARK RESORT 605-665-2680 43496 Shore Drive, PO Box 754, Yankton, SD 57078 lewisandclarkresort@yahoo.com www.LewisandClarkPark.com Located on Lewis and Clark Lake in the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area. Enjoy 17 modern 2&3 bedroom cabins or 24 motel rooms around a sparkling outdoor pool. Walking distance to marina, restaurant and sandy beach. Take advantage of the bike trail or outdoor games. We have added a new 6 bedroom lodge with an 1800 sq. ft. great room. Perfect for your family reunion or lake side wedding. RAPID CITY ATTRACTIONS BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE 605-255-4141 Tickets: 855-584-4141 Custer State Park PO Box 2513, Rapid City, SD 57709 contact@blackhillsplayhouse.com www.blackhillsplayhouse.com Join us for professional musicals, romance, comedy, and drama in the rustic beauty of Custer State Park. Casual atmosphere and air-conditioned theater, featuring concessions and lovely picnic grounds. Custer State park pass required. Performances Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 pm., Wednesday & Sunday matinee, 2 pm. Tickets 605-255- 4141 or 855-584-4141 or online @ www.blackhillsplayhouse.com. Reservation recommended. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE... 2017 MISSOURI RIVER SPORTSMAN & VISITOR GUIDE 888-386-4617 WWW.SDMISSOURIRIVER.COM
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