This year marks the 100th anniversary of state parks in South Dakota. The state is home to 13 state parks, scattered along the eastern and western borders. These parks attracted over 2.6 million ...

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

Millions of people visit South Dakota state parks each year, and the money they spend has far-reaching impacts on the state's economy.

Celebrating the centennial year of the founding of South Dakota's State Park System Custer State Park in South Dakota's Black Hills officially opened in 1919. 12 more state parks have been added ...

The South Dakota State Park System includes 13 state parks, 43 recreation areas, five nature areas, one historic prairie, 69 lakeside use areas and 10 marinas/resorts, according to the South ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Campers can begin making reservations for summer camping throughout within South Dakota State Parks on Feb. 20.

Hundreds of thousands of South Dakotans headed into the outdoors as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state, causing state park visitor numbers to bounce back after last year’s rough weather.

More than 200 bills were signed into law during South Dakota's legislative session in 2025, and the vast majority of them ...

Buying an annual pass for Custer State Park and other South Dakota state parks and recreation areas will cost $6 more next year.

Kristi Noem, the 33rd Governor of South Dakota and the state’s first female governor in the state’s history, officially took the oath of office to begin her second term Saturday.

The 2024 grouse hunting season was very successful, according to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP). The agency said ...