• National Park Service
• Near Porcupine, South Dakota

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and...

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Hill City, South Dakota

• NPS
• Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
• Near Chadron, Nebraska

Located on the beautiful Oglala National Grassland in northwestern Nebraska, the Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center houses one of the most important paleo-archeological...

• Jewel Cave National Monument

Visitors are required to wear completely enclosed shoes if participating in a cave tour, like tennis shoes, sneakers or hiking boots. Any type of sandals or shoes with any...

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Crawford, Nebraska

• National Park Service
• Near Buffalo Gap, South Dakota

Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the...

• NPS
• Wind Cave National Park

Guided tours are the only way to experience Wind Cave. Advanced tickets may be purchased through this website. Additional tours and times are available for same-day ticket...

• USFS
• Black Hills National Forest
• Near Rapid City, South Dakota

This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with...

• USFS
• Black Hills National Forest
• Near Custer, South Dakota

Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is a great place for...

• USFS
• Black Hills National Forest
• Near Hill City, South Dakota

This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Black Hills National Forest. Lifelong memories with family and friends are built during these...

• USFS
• Black Hills National Forest
• Near Nemo, South Dakota

Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access...

• USFS
• Black Hills National Forest
• Near Custer, South Dakota

Situated in an open Ponderosa pine forest 6.5 miles west of Custer, South Dakota, Comanche Park Campground is a campground for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in...

• USACE
• Lewis and Clark Lake
• Near Crofton, Nebraska

Cottonwood Recreation Area is located just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake along the western shore of Lake Yankton. The numerous outdoor recreational...

• NPS
• Badlands National Park
• Near Interior, South Dakota

Surrounded by the vast, open prairie and featuring expansive views of the Badlands, Cedar Pass Campground is a great base camp from which to explore Badlands National Park.

• USACE
• Cold Brook Lake
• Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

Located less than 1 mile north of Hot Springs, South Dakota sits one of the area's most perferred campgrounds. At the south end of Cold Brook Campground sits Cold Brook Lake,...

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cold Brook Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located less than 1 mile from the town of Hot Springs, SD, Cold Brook Lake offers an...

• USACE
• Lewis and Clark Lake
• Near Yankton, South Dakota

Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is located near Lake Yankton in Cottonwood Day Use Area.  The shelter has lights, electricty, water near by, and a large grill.  Nearby...

• USACE
• Cottonwood Springs Lake
• Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs, SD is a hidden gem of a campground. Cottonwood Springs Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground tucked away in the southern part of...

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 18 and nestled in the...

• USFS
• Black Hills National Forest
• Near Hill City, South Dakota

Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal setting for guests...