South Dakota State Parks

Detailed guides to South Dakota's most-visited state parks.

• Bear Butte State Park: Sacred Mountain, Trails, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Bear Butte State Park in western South Dakota — a sacred site for Plains tribes and a striking geological feature.

• Custer State Park: Trails, Camping, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Custer State Park in South Dakota's Black Hills, with hiking trails, the famous bison herd, and pet-friendly camping.

• Good Earth State Park: History, Trails, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Good Earth State Park in South Dakota — a National Historic Landmark preserving the Blood Run site and offering accessible trails.

• Newton Hills State Park: Forest, Lake, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Newton Hills State Park in southeastern South Dakota, featuring oak-hickory forest, Lake Lakota, and family camping.

• Palisades State Park: Cliffs, Trails, and Visitor Guide

  Complete guide to Palisades State Park in eastern South Dakota, featuring dramatic Sioux quartzite cliffs and short hiking trails.