South Dakota Vacation Guide - 2025 South Dakota Vacation Guide

State Recreation Areas

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MAKE A SPLASH

Cool off with a shoreline adventure at any one of the five state recreation areas in the Black Hills and Badlands region.

RECREATION AREAS

ANGOSTURA | Southern Hills
Biking • Birdwatching • Boating
Camping • Canoe Rentals • Fishing

ROCKY POINT | Northern Hills
Archery • Biking • Birdwatching
Boating • Camping • Canoeing • Fishing

SHADEHILL | Northern High Plains
Archery • Biking • Boating • Camping
Canoeing • Fishing • Hunting

SHEPS CANYON | Southern Hills
Biking • Birdwatching • Boating
Camping • Canoe Rentals • Fishing

LEWELLYN JOHNS | Northern High Plains
Biking • Picnicking • Walking

WATERFALLS

BRIDAL VEIL FALLS | Stop along your drive through Spearfish Canyon to observe from the viewing deck.

SPEARFISH FALLS | Located at the junction of Hwy 14 and Savoy.

ROUGHLOCK FALLS

NATURE AREA | Stroll meandering trails to be greeted by rolling falls and seasonal foilage.