ACCOMMODATIONS GLACIAL LAKES & PRAIRIES REGION CAMPING DE SMET CITY WASHINGTON PARK INGALLS HOMESTEAD Find your favorite City, Private or State Park Campground www.sdglaciallakes.com ULVEN PARK 605-854-3731 Prairie Avenue & Wilder Lane SW Water, electricity, bathhouse and warm water showers, tenting, lots of shade trees, and horseshoe pits. Camping available. For rates, contact the City of De Smet. 1-800-776-3594 20812 Homestead Road De Smet, SD 57231 www.ingallshomestead.com “Laura’s Living Prairie.” Interactive pioneer heritage museum on the land Laura Ingalls Wilder’s family homesteaded. Covered wagon rides, 1880’s school session, pioneer activities. Camping available. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Call for spring and autumn hours. 605-874-2121 www.clearlakesd.com/parks Located on East side of the lake. 10 sites with water and electric hook-ups and 14 sites with water, sewer and 50/30/20 electric hook-ups. Restrooms, shower facility, picnic shelter, boat dock, fishing dock, shore fishing, tables, fire pits, disc golf course, and playground. Dump station available in town. DE SMET SUPER DELUXE INN & SUITES 605-854-9388 www.desmetsuperdeluxe.com De Smet is a growing little city, but the Tourists keep our town buzzing. Come see what the buzz is all about. We have business rates. Sportsmen of all kinds, once you have stayed here, you’ll stay again. We have free Kennels in the garage and allow pets in certain rooms for a fee and signed pet rules. Boat parking and new game cleaning station. Book online at: www.desmetsuperdeluxe.com, or call (605) 854-9388. E-mail: desmethotel@gmail.com. DINING THE OXBOW RESTAURANT 605-854-9988 Hwy 14. & Calumet Avenue www.desmetoxbow.com Email: genstoredesmet@gmail.com Dining for up to 150. Daily Specials. Buffet available. Open Monday-Thursday 7 a.m -4 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. -3 p.m. Buses welcome, please call for reservations. For more information call or email. The Myers Family. LAURA INGALLS WILDER PAGEANT 800-776-3594 www.desmetpageant.org Capture Laura Ingalls Wilder’s pioneer spirit with Daughter of the Prairie: Laura’s Dakota Stories on the outdoor prairie stage. Held every July, this South Dakota tradition attracts visitors from around the world. Live music and children’s activities each night. Performance at 8pm. July 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26. DE SMET 605-854-9011 www.desmetsd.com Population 1,089. Explore Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little Town on the Prairie”. Visit original homes of the famous author, take covered wagon rides, see the pageant and visit many unique shops on Main Street. Check out our new Event & Wellness Center on Facebook & Website to see what we have to offer and how we can accommodate your needs. De Smet is a sportsman’s paradise with the state’s largest natural lake, Lake Thompson, nearby. Enjoy a 9 hole golf course, museum, library, wonderful city park, bed & breakfasts & great lodging for a fun filled vacation or a wonderful place to live, own a business & raise a family. SEE & DO HERITAGE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 605-854-9370 126 Calumet Avenue www.heritagehousesd.com The Heritage House is located in the heart of De Smet. Built in 1888 as a bank, this historical landmark was restored into a guesthouse with old world atmosphere. All suites have private baths, cable TV and wireless internet. We welcome couples, families & hunters. Call between 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. for reservations. Request our 2026 Glacial Lakes Travel Guide SDGlacialLakes.com FAULKTON DISCOVER LAURA INGALLS WILDER HISTORIC HOMES 605-854-3383 105 Olivet Ave., De Smet, SD www.discoverlaura.org 605-598-6515 www.faulktonsd.com Population 828 The Carousel City, Faulkton is situated between the James and Missouri Rivers, along US Hwy. 212. Attractions include: Historic 1882 Victorian Pickler Mansion, Happy Times Carousel, Faulk County Museum, Faulk County Courthouse and multiple Murals and best golf value in Central South Dakota at our 9-hole course. Camping available at Faulkton City Park and Lake Faulkton. www.sdglaciallakes.com REQUEST OUR TRAVEL GUIDE AND SIGN UP FOR OUR E-NEWSLETTER Located in De Smet, one block east of the Courthouse. Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s world. Tour the original school and homes and visit our exhibit this year “The First Families of De Smet – Laura’s Little Town”. Open Year-Round. Check our website or call for tour availability. De Smet, SD Covered wagon rides • pioneer activities • camping 182 // #SDGlacialLakes /sdglaciallakes /sdglaciallakes 800-776-3594 ingallshomestead.com /sdglaciallakes
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