If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you might want to consider visiting one of the thousands of state parks across the ...

Yellowstone is breathtaking, but can be crowded and expensive. This South Dakota state park is a cheaper and less crowded alternative.

Nearly every camping spot in a South Dakota State Park was full over the Fourth of July weekend, Jeff VanMeeteren, the ...

More than 62,000 acres of privately owned land has opened to public access across South Dakota through a Public Access to Habitat program.

With this addition, the program has opened 62,581 acres of privately owned land to public access across South Dakota through ...

We break down South Dakota State ahead of the 2025 college football season as the Jackrabbits look to make another deep run in the FCS Playoffs ...

Whether it's visits to national parks and sites or visits to state parks, tourism generates billions of economic benefits to the state.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota saw more camping nights at its state parks and recreation area in 2024 than the year before. And, looking ahead, the director of the South Dakota Parks and ...

PIERRE, S.D. – Despite a tough economy and an increase in the park entrance fees, South Dakota State Parks experienced their busiest year on record. Across the state, visitation was up 7 percent ...

PIERRE — The 2025 annual park entrance license for South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas is available for purchase.

Jul. 11—GARRETSON, S.D. — As outdoor enthusiasts flock to campgrounds in growing numbers across South Dakota, a major state park expansion has opened its gates to meet the rising demand. The ...

Camping numbers across South Dakota state parks have been on the rise. For the period from January through April 2024, camping numbers were up 37% compared to the same period in 2023.