OUTDOOR RECREATION

Make Belle Fourche your home base for hunting season. The area boasts abundant whitetail deer, mule deer, and antelope populations. Bird hunting for wild turkeys, pheasants, sharptailed grouse, ducks, and geese are also popular choices. Hunters travel to Butte County for private and public hunting expeditions. The area’s strong agricultural practices make prime habitats for producing hunting trophies. Hunting licenses may be purchased locally at Buck Stop Sporting Goods located at 514 5th Ave or online from the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks website. Crago Outfitting has you covered if you need an expert outfitter for your hunt. They specializes exclusively in archery, antelope, and deer hunts. The hunting camp is located about 20 miles north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, in a country ranch setting. The avid archery hunters have been running a very successful archery outfitting business for14 years, with over150,000+ acres of hunting access with a large population of deer

Hunting and antelope.They are grateful to have the opportunity and privilege to call this beautiful country home and share it with our hunters.

cragooutfitting.com Belle River Outfitters is located in beautiful western South Dakota. The vast property is a working cattle ranch owned and operated by the Kudlock family. They offer antelope, deer, and wild turkey hunts. Their goal is to make you feel at home and enjoy the friendly atmosphere! Come as a client - leave feeling likefamily!

bellefriveroutfitters.com After your hunt, have your game processed locally: Integrity Meats offers wild game processing (No birds, but will freeze turkeys). They provide 24hour processing for out-of-state hunters and partial or complete caping. They also trade out your trim for sausage! 605-723-6328 Belle Fourche, Grandview Locker & Storage has storage lockers available. They perform skinning and caping and offer full-service processing, including cold meat cuts & jerky! 605-892-3866 Paleo Adventures is an independent, commercial paleontology company dedicated to helping preserve the importantvertebratefossils (DINOSAURS, MARINE REPTILES, etc.) of the great American west! They are based out of the beautiful, northern Black Hills of South Dakota, a stone’s throw away from some of the world’s most important dinosaur dig sites. Their 2022 season is currently sold out. They will start taking reservations in December for their 2023 season. Mark your calendars and book your adventure early. paleoAdventures.com

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Paleo Adventures

Outdoor adventures

RBELLE FOURCHE RESERVOIR & ORMAN DAM ocky Point RECREATION AREA

Photo courtesy of @reelinrach Located 8 miles east of Belle Fourche off SD Hwy. 212

The 8,000-acre Belle Fourche Reservoir was created in 1911, when Orman Dam was constructed to store water for agricultural use. At the time of its completion, Orman Dam was the largest earthen dam in the world. In 1989, Orman Dam was designated a National Civil Engineering Landmark. The Belle Fourche Reservoir is known for its abundant fishing spots and breathtaking views. The average depth is twenty-five feet and has some areas where depths can reach sixty feet when the reservoir is full. Most folks head to the giant body of water for walleye fishing. You will also find channel catfish, black crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass, and tigermuskie. Boat ramps, fish cleaning stations. and shore fishing are available. “There is nothing quite like an early spring or summer morning on Orman! You can always count on lots of boats on the water. It holds some of the best fishing and beautiful views! It’s a huge body of water with plenty of space for fishing or recreational boaters, “ said Derek & Rachel Nelson. “There is nothing like an early spring or summer morning on orman.” - DEREK & RACHEL NELSON Water Sports PARK SPECS • Open Year-round Daily • $8 per vehicle Annual • $36 first vehicle • $18 second vehicle (with coupon) • $80 transferable license Campsites • $22 - $26 per night Camping Cabins • $55 per night Reservations are highly recommended and can be made up to 90 days in advance of your stay. BOOK YOUR STAY CampSD.com • 1-800-710-2267

South Dakota fishing licenses are available online or locally at the Wheel In Bait Shop located at 18696 Fishermans Rd. ARNOLD PARK • State St. CENTENNIAL PARK • National St. DISK GOLF 18 HOLE FRISBEE GOLF COURSE • Near Center of the Nation Monument on 5th Ave. EAGLE PARK • Elkhorn St. HERRMANN PARK • 8th Ave. HIGHLAND PARK & ICE RINK • National St. JONES PARK & SPLASH PAD • 11th Ave. MEMORIAL PARK • National St. RAIL PARK • State St. ROBB PARK • State St. THOMAS C GAY MEMORIAL PARK & PICKLEBALL COURT • North 8th Ave. WEYLER PARK • 7th Ave.

Local Parks& tHe r iverW A lk

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River Walk Whether you are visiting for the first time or a local, the River Walk is a beautiful way to get to know Belle Fourche, the “Beautiful Fork” at the “Center of the Nation.” The paved five-mile path winds throughout the city with ease. Meander down along the miles of paths at your own pace. Enjoy the fresh prairie air and take in the scenic views of the Belle Fourche River. Map on page 47.