Sportsman's Guide by Southeast South Dakota

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SPORTSMAN’S GUIDE August 2022 - August 2023

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Southeast South Dakota invites you to explore the vast off-season opportunities for travel in this diverse region, where you’ll find friendly people with hometown hospitality waiting to welcome you. You’ll find Southeast South Dakota a virtual sportsman’s paradise, offering some of the best pheasant hunting in the world and fishing in our 175 lakes and three major rivers that is second to none. We welcome you to explore the outdoors. You’ll find breathtaking landscapes, fall foliage along the ever changing colors of Missouri River bluffs, rose colored quartzite cliffs and the beautiful falls on the Big Sioux River. Visit small town main streets or enjoy the nightlife in South Dakota’s largest city, Sioux Falls. Kayaking to birdwatching, whatever your sporting pleasure, you’ll find a memorable adventure here in Southeast South Dakota.

Southeast South Dakota

CONTENTS

Hunting . . . . . . . . Fishing . . . . . . . . Camping . . . . . . . Trails . . . . . . . . . Rock Climbing . . . Canoe & Kayak . . . Lodging . . . . . . . Services Directory .

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The 2022-2023 SD Sportsman’s Guide is a publication of Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association and is intended for free distribution. Executive Director, Kasi Haberman • Graphic Designer, Joe Mason • Office Manager, Casey Tow Advertising rates or information about this publication are available from:

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association, 317 Broadway, Suite 7, Yankton, SD 57078. Ph. 605-665-2435 or 1-888-353-7382

Incorporated in 1987, the Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association is a non-profit organization dedicated toward increasing the economic impact of the visitor industry in Southeastern South Dakota. The Southeast South Dakota region consisting of 15 counties, is divided into five districts. The association’s 15-member board of directors is divided into groups of three - members representing each district. Funding is provided through memberships, South Dakota Vacation Guide, Simply South Dakota and SD Sportsman’s Guide advertising sales and a contract with the South Dakota Department of Tourism. Membership benefits include: Representation at sport/travel shows • Free listing in Southeast SD Travel Guide • 24 hour response to visitor inquiries on our information line • Hosted Familiarization Tours • Publishing Simply South Dakota - Southeast South Dakota Travel Guide (40,000 distributed), Regional Map (10,000 distributed), Sportsman’s Guide (40,000 distributed) and joint publishers of the South Dakota Vacation Guide (285,000 distributed) • Newsletters & tourism information • 50% discount advertising rates in our publications • Free listing and link on our web site. Every effort has been made to assure that the information in this publication is accurate. The publisher assumes no liability for omissions, errors or changes. Photos Courtesy of South Dakota Tourism unless otherwise noted. This publication was paid for in part by funding from South Dakota Tourism.

A HUNTER’S PARADISE South Dakota’s state bird, the Ringnecked Pheasant, thrives in the excellent habitat provided by the South Dakota landscape. Hunters descend upon the southeast region of the state in the fall for their chance at the wily pheasant. You should be one of them!

Hunting is a year-round sport in South Dakota. Small game, waterfowl and big game dominate the fall hunting seasons. Predator hunting fills the winter months, and spring signals the start of turkey hunting. The avid hunter will find South Dakota a virtual hunter’s paradise. Hotels and restaurants gear up for the season with special menus and friendly staff to make your stay enjoyable. The many hunting guides and outfitters are equipped to make your hunt successful and enjoyable. They are able to supply everything you need, from ammunition and hunting dogs to lodging. (See Services Directory on page 19). Pheasant: Traditional season dates are from Oct 15, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023. Private preserves are open September to March. Pheasants prefer agricultural fields, wooded draws, tree strips, wetlands and setaside acres. Most of South Dakota is privately owned 1

and permission is required to hunt, but public lands such as Game Production Areas and Walk-In Areas offer choice habitat for pheasants. Early in the season pheasants are scattered in small flocks, but winter pushes birds into heavy cover and concentrates them. Tree strips, cattail sloughs and dense weed patches hold pheasants this time of year. When hunting public land it’s up to the hunter to determine if they will have a successful hunt. Although Game Production Areas and Wildlife Production Areas are managed for wildlife, the amount and quality of winter cover varies among them. The best bet is to look for tracts that have wide shelter belts or terrain that could have provided protection from the wind. Pheasant Hunting Tips include using a dog. Crippled birds can be hard to find without a dog. Hunt remote pockets. Search for small, out-of-the-way pockets that

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may have escaped the hunting pressure of large groups. Small sloughs, plum thickets or even fence line vegetation hold pheasants. Prepare for the weather. Fall can be a time of wide-ranging weather conditions. Plan to hunt in temperatures and weather from 70 degrees to snow and below-zero wind chills. Goose: Canada Goose Season is from September to December (November to mid February in some areas). Light Goose in the spring is from mid February to early May, and in fall from late September to mid January. The Missouri River corridor is the main route for more than 400,000 migrating Canada geese. Eastern South Dakota attracts 350,000 snow- and blue-geese migrants. Duck: Traditional season is late September to December. More than 15 million ducks migrate annually through South Dakota. They include mallards, gadwall, pintails and teal. Numbers of birds vary, depending on the fall migration. Along the Missouri River, the migration peaks in mid-November. Waterfowl hunting tips include: plan early since nonresident waterfowl licenses are limited and are purchased through a limited lottery system. Pass

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HUNTING LICENSE FEES Habitat Stamp

(required prior to purchase of any license, one per year) Resident: $10 Non-resident: $25

Combination License

(includes small game & fishing) Resident: $55*

Junior Combination (ages 16-18) Resident: $27*

Senior Combination (age 65 and older) Resident: $40*

Small Game

Resident: $33* Non-resident: $121*

1-Day Small Game Resident: $12*

Youth Small Game

(ages 12-15) Resident: $5* Non-resident: $10*

Shooting Preserve Non-resident: 1-day $46* 5-day $76* Season $121*

Migratory Bird Certificate Resident: $5

Furbearer

Resident: $30* Non-resident: $275*

Spring Light Goose Non-Resident: Adult $50* Youth $26*

Limited Licenses for Turkey and Deer

Applications available from SD Game, Fish & Parks Apply online - For more info visit gfp.sd.gov or call (605) 223-7660 *Does not include $4 agent fee ($8 non-resident small game) Fees subject to change Refer to the S.D. Hunting Handbook for complete fees & regulations

Pheasant Seasons and Limits

Regular Season Dates: October 15, 2022 - January 31, 2023 (2023 Opening Day - October 21) Daily Limit: 3 Rooster Pheasants • Possession Limit: 15 Rooster Pheasants, taken according to the daily limit 3-Day Resident Season: October 8-10, 2022 • Youth Season: September 24 - October 2, 2022 2

shooting and field shooting are available for Missouri River goose hunting, mostly on private land or through hunting clubs. Hunting is also available on the river and limited public lands. Decoy placement can spell success or failure for your hunt. Group species accordingly and leave landing pockets for optimum shooting opportunities. Incorporate both ducks and geese into a decoy spread as confidence builders and in case either species pass by. East River Deer: Season Dates are November 19 to December 4, 2022 / Antlerless Only tags valid December 10 to December 18, 2022. Archery season: September 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023. East of the Missouri River, deer hunters will find crops such as corn, oats, wheat, sunflowers, and soybeans attracting the whitetail deer population. Mule deer hunting is limited to counties bordering the Missouri River. Rolling pastures, tree strips, river bottoms and cattail sloughs provide escape cover for the deer. Deer Hunting Tips include: a binocular or spotting scope aids hunters locating deer on South Dakota’s vast prairies and farmland. Most land is private and permission is needed to hunt. Consider hunting late in the season after opening weekend. Many landowners have guests for opening weekend, but welcome other hunters later in the season.

Prairie Turkey: Traditional Season for spring firearm and archery is April to mid May; fall prairie turkey, November through January. In eastern South Dakota, turkeys prefer the woods and brushy hillsides of rivers, as well as tree belts. Turkey Hunting Tips include: acquire permission to hunt since most land is private, hunting spring turkeys late in the season is often better as hens begin nesting later and gobblers begin wandering, making them more susceptible to calls, combining fall turkey hunting with other fall game creates an exciting hunt, prairie turkeys frequently use the same roost repeatedly, spring turkey hunters rely on camouflage and calling to lure birds into range, and always identify a target before shooting. A reduced fee Hunting and Fishing License is available for persons with total disability, certain veterans and for those with developmental disabilities. For more information about hunting seasons and areas, licenses and fees, and regulations, visit www.gfp. sd.gov/hunt. For online maps and atlases, visit gfp. sd.gov/maps. For South Dakota Hunting Handbook and other online publications, visit gfp.sd.gov/pages/regulations. To have publications and applications mailed directly to you, visit gfp.sd.gov/forms and click Request Information.

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Lake Yankton

REEL IN THE FUN ON SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA LAKES & RIVERS Southeastern South Dakota has more than 175 fishing lakes ranging in size up to 29,000 acres. Glacial lakes exist in the region in addition to numerous man-made lakes. Three major rivers course through the region: the Big Sioux River, James River, and Missouri River; which includes Lewis and Clark Lake, a 30-mile-long Missouri River reservoir. Southeast South Dakota is prepared to host fishermen year-round with open seasons on most species of fish. Private and city campgrounds, state parks and recreation areas provide more than 2,000 campsites. A host of resorts and hotels are available for those who prefer the comfort of soft beds, hot showers and cable TV. (Page 10, 17-18) Free Fishing Weekend: South Dakota fishing waters, excluding tribal trust land, are open to anyone May 1921, 2023 to fish without a license. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce someone to the sport of fishing or to try your luck for the first time. Popular Fish Species: The most fished species includes walleye, sauger, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bullhead, bluegill, perch and crappie. Walleye and bass compete for top honors in this region. Lewis and Clark Lake reservoir, above Gavins

Point Dam, draws anglers from across the nation with its alluring combination of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Backwater bays, sandbar drop-offs, creeks, and stands of rushes provide the habitat for both species. Casting toward structure with various crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits are popular methods, along with jigging during the heat of the summer. Walleye, sauger and catfish also make up the catches for Lewis and Clark anglers. Walleye anglers in this region troll crankbaits to locate schools of feeding fish in the flat-bottom lakes. Panfishermen will want to look for shallow weed beds during the spring and drop-offs during the summer. Stillfishing with a small jig or fly fishing with wet flies or small poppers is effective for bluegills. For young and old alike, nothing keeps fishing attention longer than bullheads. Good bullhead waters include most lakes and the Big Sioux and James Rivers. Other popular fishing waters: James River, Big Sioux River, Missouri River, Splitrock Creek, Lake Carthage, Tripp Lake, Marindahl Lake, Brant Lake, Lake Madison, Lake Herman, Lake Mitchell, Lake Yankton, Vermillion Lake, Wall Lake, Burbank Lake, Lake Alvin, McCook Lake, Lake Lakota and Lake Henry. Accessible Fishing Docks: Handicap accessible

South Dakota Hunting & Fishing Handbooks plus other publications are available online: gfp.sd.gov/pages/regulations

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fishing docks have been installed in a number of state parks. These docks feature low railings, accessible ramps, sidewalks, and nearby parking. These fishing docks are found at Lake Vermillion, Lake Alvin, Chief White Crane, Lewis & Clark and Springfield Recreation Areas, Newton Hills and Lake Herman State Parks. Spearing and Archery: The spearing/archery seasons allow licensed anglers to take fish with a legal spear, legal speargun, legal crossbow or bow and arrow, with some restrictions for specific seasons and dates for game fish and rough fish. To take game fish by these methods in areas open to the taking of game fish, a Game Fish Spearing and Archery Fishing Permit is required. Paddlefish: Anglers interested in paddlefish have two options, an archery season in June or a snagging season in October. Both seasons occur on the Missouri River between Gavins Point Dam and the Big Sioux River. Resident and non-resident anglers who wish to paddlefish must apply for a limited number of paddlefish tags. Ice Fishing: South Dakota’s fishing season never closes so your annual license is good year-round. For the true sportsman with a warm disposition and a good down parka, ice fishing can be a great relief to cabin fever. For more information about fees, regulations game species and fishing areas, visit gfp.sd.gov/fish. For maps and atlases visit gfp.sd.gov/maps

FISHING LICENSE FEES Habitat Stamp

(required prior to purchase of any license, one per year) Resident: $10 Non-resident: $25

Combination License

(includes small game & fishing) Resident: $55*

Junior Combination

Resident: $27* (ages 16-18)

Senior Combination

Resident: $40* (65 and over)

Youth Fishing

Non-resident: $25* Nonresidents under age 16 do not need a fishing license when fishing with a parent/guardian who has a valid SD fishing license. Youth’s fish must be included in the daily/possession limits of the parent/guardian. Youth wishing to take their own limit of fish may purchase a non-resident license.

Annual Fishing

Senior Fishing

Annual Family Fishing

Limited Licenses for Paddlefish

Resident: $28* Non-resident: $67* Non-resident: $67*

1-Day Fishing

Resident: $8* Non-resident: $16*

3-Day Fishing

Resident: $12* (65 and over)

Resident & Non-resident: $25 Applications available from SD Game, Fish & Parks Apply online - gfp.sd.gov or call (605) 223-7660

Non-resident: $37* *Does not include $4 agent fee ($8 non-resident small game) Fees subject to change Refer to the S.D. Fishing Handbook for complete fees & regulations

Free Fishing Weekend: May 19-21, 2023

FISHING WATERS, FISH SPECIES, & FISHING FACILITIES County

Beaver Lake Minnehaha Beaver Lake Yankton Brant Lake Lake Clear Lake Minnehaha Corsica Lake Douglas Covell Lake (Fishing Pond) Minnehaha Diamond Lake Minnehaha Dimock Lake Hutchinson Ethan Lake/Dam Hanson Freeman (Fishing Pond) Hutchinson Island Lake Minnehaha Island Lake South Minnehaha Lake Alvin Lincoln Lake Carthage Miner Lake George Lake Lake Hanson Hanson Lake Henry Lake Lake Herman Lake Lake Lakota Lincoln Lake Madison Lake Lake Menno/Dam Hutchinson Lake Mitchell Davison Lake Yankton Yankton Lewis & Clark Lake Yankton Long Lake Lake Loss Lake Minnehaha Lost Lake Minnehaha Marindahl Lake Yankton Marion (Fishing Pond) Turner McCook Lake Union Outdoor Campus Pond Minnehaha Scott Lake Minnehaha Swan Lake Turner Tripp Lake Hutchinson Tuschen Slough McCook Twin Lakes Minnehaha Tyndall (Fishing Pond) Bon Homme Vermillion Lake McCook Wall Lake Minnehaha Westside Park (Fishing Pond) Yankton Lakes & Reservoirs Big Sioux River James River Missouri River Split Rock Creek Vermillion River

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Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass White Bass Bluegill Bullhead Catfish Crappie Northern Pike Perch Sauger Walleye Sunfish River Carpsucker White Sucker Bigmouth Buffalo Gizzard Shad Freshwater Drum Common Carp Camping Toilet Boat Ramp Dock

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CAMPGROUNDS

Sitting around a campfire under a clear sky, gazing up at the stars and listening to the sounds of the night can relax your body, pacify your mind and restore your spirit. Area campgrounds offer everything from primitive tent camping to full service resort accommodations. Private and city sponsored campgrounds can also be found in most communities. Each campground offers a unique camping experience. Many of these campgrounds are open year-round for sportsmen or those who enjoy the quieter seasons. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area: Located near Yankton, this popular campground is situated along beautiful Lewis & Clark Lake and offers many prime waterfront campsites and camping cabins, equestrian camp/trails, paved trail, mountain bike area and swimming beaches. Springfield Recreation Area: If a smaller park setting is more your style, this park, located at Springfield, is known for its bass fishing and is a good base for waterfowl hunting in the fall. A nearby golf course overlooks the Missouri River. A paved biking/ hiking trail connects to town. Newton Hills State Park: Located near Canton, Newton Hills is a wooded oasis providing shaded campsites and scenic vistas. Its Woodland Trail is a National Recreational Trail and offers excellent bird watching. There is a multi-use trail, arboretum trail, and a lookout tower. The park offers equestrian campsites, corrals and equestrian trails as well as a fully equipped lodge. Union Grove State Park: South of Beresford, Union Grove has secluded campsites, hiking/biking trail, bridle trail and equestrian camps/corrals. It features a large variety of trees for an impressive display of fall color. Wildlife and many bird species thrive in the park.

Palisades State Park: Colorful quartzite cliffs along with a colorful past, including a Jesse James legend at Devil’s Gulch, make Palisades, near Garretson, one of the most unique and scenic campgrounds in the area. Walking trails follow quartzite formations that rise 50 feet above Split Rock Creek. Canoeing and fishing on Split Rock Creek are very popular. The cliffs also provide rock climbing opportunities. A comfortable fully equipped lodge is perfect for large gatherings. The campground will soon be expanding. Lake Herman State Park: History and water-based recreation attract many campers to this Madison park, with white sand beaches and tree covered rolling hills, on the shores of Lake Herman. Nearby Walker’s Point Recreation Area has a modern campground on Lake Madison with easy lake access. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. A trail leads through grass prairie, wetlands, and historic sites featuring a restored 1871 cabin and cemetery. Big Sioux Recreation Area: A great canoer’s haven, this park lies on the banks of the Big Sioux River near Brandon, with easy access to Sioux Falls. Facilities and services include wooded and prairie trails among some of the oldest trees in the state, GPS trail, disc golf, and an historic 1869 homestead cabin. Lake Vermillion: Lake Vermillion, located southwest of Sioux Falls, is popular among fishermen, boaters, and swimmers in the summer. Fall sportsmen can find waterfowl and upland game nearby, making it an ideal hunting camp. Facilities and services include hiking trail, fishing dock, and canoe/kayak rentals.

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City Campground, West side of 15 15 • • • • • • • May S. Garfield Ave., 605-428-3595 early Nov. City Park/Split Rock Park Campground, 35 1 12 • • • • • Mid-MayNorth end of Garretson, 605-594-2225 Mid-Oct.

GARRETSON

Prairie Village Campground, 2 miles W. 300+ • • • • • • • • on Hwy. 34 & 81, 800-693-3644

MADISON MITCHELL NORTH SIOUX CITY

SIOUX FALLS

Electric Sites

Ingalls Homestead, May 9+ • • • 1 • • • • • 20812 Homestead Rd., 800-776-3594 Sept.

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Campground Directory

May 6 Labor Day

KOA Mitchell, 97 • • • 5 • • • • • May 1 41255 Hwy. 38, 605-996-1131 Oct. 31 Sioux City North KOA, 675 Streeter Dr. 88 • • • • 5 • • • • • • • All 800-562-5439, 605-232-4519 Year

Dakota Sunsets Campground, 52 • • • • • • • • • All 25495 Hwy. 81, 605-425-9085 Year

Sioux Falls KOA, I-90 Exit 399 101 • • • • 6 • • • • • • May 1 800-KOA-9865, 605-332-9987 Oct. 15 Tower Campground, 118 • • • • • • • • All 4609 W. 12th St., 605-332-1173 Year

W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds, 251 • • • • • April 15 100 N. Lyon Blvd., 605-367-7178 Oct. 31

SPRINGFIELD TEA VERMILLION

Yogi Bear Camp Resort, 26014 478th Ave. 125 • • • 12 • • • • • • Apr. 1 Brandon, 605-332-2233, 800-638-9043 Oct. 15

Cogan House RV Park, 24 • • • 2 • • • • • • • • Apr. 15 31133 Bon Homme Rd., 605-464-0238 Oct. 31

Red Barn RV Park, I-29 Exit 73 75 • • • • • • • • Apr. 1 47003 272nd St., 605-368-2268 Nov. 1 Clay Co. Park & Campground, Timber Rd. 40+ • • • 1 • • • • • • • • 4 miles SW off Hwy. 50, 800-809-2071

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STATE & MISSOURI NATIONAL RECREATIONAL RIVER CAMPGROUNDS BERESFORD BRANDON CANISTOTA CANTON GARRETSON MADISON

SPRINGFIELD TABOR VERMILLION YANKTON

Union Grove State Park, 11 miles S 25 17 4 • • 2 • • All of Beresford, off I-29, 605-987-2263 Year Big Sioux Recreation Area, 4 miles All 49 1 43 6 3 3 • • 1 • • • SE, I-90 Exit 406, 605-582-7243 Year Lake Vermillion Recreation Area, 5 miles 130 3 126 4 9 9 • • • • 1 • • • • All S of I-90, Exit 374, 605-296-3643 Year

Newton Hills State Park, 6 miles S of 136 2 128 8 9 9 • • • • 6 • • • • All Canton, 28767 482nd Ave., 605-987-2263 Year Palisades State Park, NE off I-90 Exit 410, 34 1 22 12 6 6 • 1 • • • All 25491 485th Ave., 605-594-3824 Year

Lake Herman State Park, 2 miles W of 72 2 • 70 2 4 4 • • • • 2 • • • • All Madison, 23409 State Park Dr., 605-256-5003 Year

Walker's Point Recreation Area, 9 miles SE of 43 1 42 1 2 2 • • • • • • All Madison, 6431 Walker's Point Dr., 605-256-5003 Year Springfield Recreation Area, 1 mile E of 20 19 2 • • • • 1 • • • All Springfield, 1412 Boat Basin Dr. 605-668-2985 Year

Tabor Lakeside Use Area, 6 miles S of Tabor, 8+ • • • • All off Hwy. 52, 605-668-2985 (primitive camping) Year Goat Island Recreation Area, Missouri 5 • • • All National Recreational River, 605-665-0209 Year Chief White Crane Recreation Area, 5 miles 146 2 144 2 10 10 • • • • 1 • • • W of Yankton, 31323 Toe Rd,. 605-668-2985

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Green Island Recreation Area, Missouri 5 • • • All National Recreational River, 605-665-0209 Year Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, 6 miles W of 418 5 417 1 19 19 • • • • 8 • • • • All Yankton, 43349 SD Hwy 52, 605-668-2985 Year Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, 4 miles W of 67 1 67 2 2 • • 4 • • All Yankton, 31144 Toe Rd., 605-668-2985 Year

South Dakota State Parks Reservation System: 800-710-CAMP (2267) or www.CampSD.com

The reservation system is open year round to reserve campsites in most state parks and recreation areas. Campsites and facilities become available for reservation both online and by phone at 7 am CT, 90 days prior to use. A 3 night stay is required for holiday weekends. Lakeside Use Areas are available on a first come, first served basis. Lewis & Clark Recreation area has designated same-day reservation campsites. While every effort has been made for accuracy, all information is subject to change

SOUTH DAKOTA CAMPGROUND OWNERS ASSOCIATION - 605-593-1557

Good Earth State Park at Blood Run

TRAILS TO ADVENTURE To get off the beaten path, just pick your favorite mode of transportation: Bicycle, horseback, cross-country skis, snowmobile or your own two feet.

There are many ways to explore southeast South Dakota any season of the year. One is the extensive trail systems offered at state parks and communities throughout the region. Trails range from level paved surfaces to terrain suitable for mountain bikers. Guided hikes are available at state parks or take along your favorite bird or plant book and chart your own nature walk. Handicap accessible trails are located at Beaver Creek Nature Area and Big Sioux, Lewis & Clark and Pierson Ranch Recreation Areas. Parks offering equestrian trails include Big Sioux Recreation Area, Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Newton Hills State Park, Union Grove State Park and Clay County Park. Lewis & Clark, Newton Hills and Union Grove have campground facilities specially outfitted for horses and their riders. Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve: The easy trails at Adams Homestead, near North Sioux City, feature native prairie grass along the Missouri River, with wildlife viewing blinds. Trails also meander through a century- old homestead complete with a home, barns, church and 11

school house. Guided golf cart tours are available for visitors with physical limitations. Big Sioux Recreation Area & Beaver Creek Nature Area: Near Brandon, on the banks of the Big Sioux River, this area offers some of the best examples of tallgrass prairie in eastern South Dakota. Trails ramble through woodland and prairie. Winter hosts snowshoers and snowmobilers. Beaver Creek Nature Area is a great area to view a variety of wildlife; and features an 1870’s cabin that is host to living history programs. Big Sioux Recreation Trail & Greenway: Walk, jog, or bike your way along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls from Falls Park to the Outdoor Campus. This trail connects with the Falls Park bike trail. A five-story viewing tower provides a 360-degree view of Falls Park and city skyline. Chief White Crane Recreation Area: Trails for hiking and biking around Lake Yankton, near Yankton. Clay County Park: This park near Vermillion offers 34 acres of vast and beautiful wilderness with breathtaking views along trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

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Adam’s Homestead & Nature Preserve Beaver Creek Nature Area Big Sioux Recreation Area Big Sioux River Recreation Trail Chief White Crane Recreation Area Clay County Park Devil’s Gulch East River Snowmobile Trails Goat Island Recreation Area Good Earth State Park at Blood Run Great Bear Recreation Park Green Island Recreation Area Lake Alvin Recreation Area Lake Herman State Park Lake Vermillion Recreation Area Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Madison Bike & Recreation Trail Meridian Trails & Bridge Mitchell Trails & Lake Mitchell Newton Hills State Park Outdoor Campus Palisades State Park Pierson Ranch Recreation Area Prairie Arboretum Trail Sioux River Red Rock Trail Spirit Mound Historic Prairie Springfield Recreation Area Union Grove State Park

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TRAILS DIRECTORY Hiking

A three mile paved nature trail features a lookout area over the magnificent Missouri River. Devil’s Gulch: A scenic hiking trail leads to Devil’s Falls and Devil’s Stairway, Garretson. The trail has a footbridge spanning the chasm of Devil’s Gulch. According to local legend, in 1876 Jesse James evaded capture by spurring his horse to leap this ravine. Goat Island Recreation Area: This densely forested 800 acre island offers two miles of meandering trails and gentle river views. Hiking and primitive camping are available, located between Myron Grove river access and Clay County Park, which is near Vermillion. This island is only accessible by watercraft. Good Earth State Park at Blood Run: South Dakota’s newest state park located just a few miles southeast of Sioux Falls, features 6 miles of hiking trails through prairie, shaded woodlands, ravines and along the banks of the Big Sioux River with three scenic decks along the trails. Blood Run is a National Historic Landmark. Great Bear Recreation Park: Hiking trails range from hard surface to back country deer trails, available for cross country skiing in winter, at Sioux Falls. Green Island Recreation Area: Primitive camping and hiking, only accessible by watercraft, just west of the Discovery Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton. Lake Alvin Recreation Area: Hiking trail, 4 miles east of Harrisburg. Lake Herman State Park: This park, near Madison, has over 3 miles of easy hiking trails through prairie, wetlands

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Sioux River Red Rock Trail, photo by Lindsey Duffy

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and historic sites. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during winter. Lake Vermillion Recreation Area: Easy hiking trail, 5 miles south of I-90 from Montrose exit. Lewis & Clark Recreation Area: This park, near Yankton, offers miles of asphalt trail that winds along the shore of Lewis & Clark Lake and through wooded areas. It connects with the Meridian Trails system in Yankton. The park has a rugged multi-use trail for equestrian riders, hikers and mountain bikers and scenic snowmobile trails in winter. Madison Bike & Recreation Trail: Four mile trail for hiking and biking from Flynn Field to Johnson’s Point, Lake Madison. Meridian Trails: Miles of paved trails throughout the city of Yankton connect to trails along Lewis and Clark Lake. The historical Meridian Pedestrian Bridge offers scenic vistas of the Missouri River. Mitchell Trails & Lake Mitchell: Mitchell Trails encompasses several parks, the beautiful DWU campus, and connects with the Lake Mitchell trail. Over 16 miles of paved and unpaved bike trails within the city connect to 13 miles of hiking and biking trails around Lake Mitchell. Mountain bike rental is available. Newton Hills State Park: Newton Hills’ Woodland Trail, near Canton, is on the National Recreational Trails registry. It crosses dense forests as well as open grasslands. An observation tower provides a bird’s eye view. Enjoy breathtaking displays of fall color. Outdoor Campus: Two miles of walking trails through tall grass prairie and riparian woodlands within the city of Sioux Falls. The trails are accessible to people with disabilities and are pedestrian only. Trails are available in winter for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowshoes are available for checkout. Palisades State Park: Four trails twist and turn through

scenic quartzite formations along Split Rock Creek at Palisades State Park, near Garretson. A challenging climb awaits on towering Sioux quartzite spires and sheer cliff walls. A five-year expansion plan is underway that will more than double the size the park. This future expansion will increase hiking and camping opportunities and more in the park! Pierson Ranch Recreation Area: Easy paved trail at scenic Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton. Prairie Arboretum Trail: A 40 acre oasis at Freeman features an outdoor amphitheatre, visitor center, large winding pond, walking trails, a rose garden, perennial gardens, dwarf conifer garden and sculptures. Sioux River Red Rock Trail: This outdoor recreational trail follows the The Dells of the Big Sioux River from Dell Rapids to a scenic overlook. Snowmobile Trails: Hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails connect Garretson, Dell Rapids, Brookings, Madison, Mitchell, DeSmet, Huron, Lennox and Parker. State Parks that provide snowmobile trails are Big Sioux and Lewis & Clark Recreation Areas. For a map of South Dakota Snowmobile Trails visit gfp.sd.gov/snowmobiling. Spirit Mound Historic Prairie: Stand where Lewis and Clark stood 200 years ago, by taking the three-quarter mile trail to the summit of Spirit Mound, near Vermillion. Over 300 acres of prairie are being restored. Interpretive signage makes this hike a learning experience. Springfield Recreation Area: This easy paved winding hiking/biking trail follows the Missouri River and connects to the town of Springfield. Union Grove State Park: This park south of Beresford features a large variety of trees which provide impressive fall color and attract many birds, making the four mile multi-use trail a great hike for birdwatchers. Horseback riders have 150 acres of rolling hills at their disposal. Follow the path to adventure in Southeast South Dakota!

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ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCE PALISADES

Palisades State Park is one of the top 5 most popular state parks. A small, but scenic geologic wonder, it is nestled among the sheer cliffs overlooking Split Rock Creek just a half-hour from Sioux Falls. The park offers the regular menu of outdoor activities: camping, hiking, picnicking, sightseeing, and a unique form of outdoor excitement for the more adventuresome at heart. Palisades is one of just a few premier rock climbing sites in the Midwest. Numerous climbing routes are easily accessed and provide a wide assortment of climbing experiences. The Sioux quartzite formations play host to a variety of face and crack climbs, with a few hidden bouldering sites thrown in for good measure. Whether toproping a novice route on South Wall, Rattlesnake Rock, or a more ambitious route at Swing Set Cove or Positron, climbers from all over make the trek to Palisades. Climbing is just one of many popular activities taking place at Palisades and a number of common courtesies are expected. Also, since the geologic resources and related ecosystems are unique, and in some cases quite fragile, a few climbing restrictions have been developed over the years. Check with the park office for the latest information regarding climbing in the park. They can provide tips on low-impact climbing, resource protection, co-existing with other park visitors and safe climbing practices in order to have best climbing experience possible. The nearby City of Garretson, just two miles north of the park, provides all the services necessary for an extended visit. With a campground, gas stations, grocery store, eating establishments, a motel, convenience stores, specialty shops, a new library, mechanics and even a few local “watering holes”, this small community does it right when it comes to welcoming the traveling public. And for the history buff seeking to learn more about the legendary Jesse James and his “leap of faith”, the Garretson city park at Devil’s Gulch adds a unique dimension to what the Palisades area has to offer. Rock climbing, doesn’t necessarily mean traveling to the mountains. Sometimes a prairie oasis like Palisades State Park may offer more than meets the eye. And the views experienced while hanging from a rope fifty feet above the waters of Split Rock Creek are quite different than those experienced by other park visitors. It’s all a matter of perspective! Palisades State Park is located 10 miles north of I-90 off Exit 406 near Brandon. For more info, contact Palisades State Park, 25495 485th Avenue, Garretson, SD 57030, 605-594-3824 or visit the park webpage: gfp.sd.gov/ parks/detail/palisades-state-park.

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Riverfest, Sioux Falls

PERFECT PADDLING

Area rivers and lakes for canoeists and kayakers to enjoy Our lakes and rivers offer pristine waters, picturesque scenery, historical sites and abundant wildlife. Outings can be combined with fishing, camping or exploring the shoreline. As you enjoy these waters, stay safe and protect the environment. Some South Dakota streams are passable year-round, while others offer seasonal floating only after snowmelt or rain in spring and early summer. Canoe/kayak trips can be just a couple of hours or a week-long adventure depending on the river and your time. Identify all access areas and hazards before beginning. Sometimes portages are needed to get around dams, fences and sandbars. Always have a contingency plan to get off the river if weather or river conditions change or a paddler becomes sick or tired. Most shorelines in South Dakota are privately owned. Permission must be secured before going on the land. When paddlers are polite and respectful of property rights, many landowners are happy to grant camping permission. River sandbars may appear to be excellent camping sites but be aware that water releases from the dams on the Missouri River and rainfall can result in rising water. South Dakota law requires that non-motorized boats over 12 feet long, including canoes and kayaks, be licensed in South Dakota or another state. The registration decal must be shown on each side of the bow. Paddlers are 15

encouraged, but not required, to display license numbers on their watercraft for easier identification, to provide more theft protection and to operate in other states that require affixed license numbers. Every person in the watercraft must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device that fits properly, is readily available and in good and serviceable condition. James River: The James River, a typical prairie stream, has been noted as the longest unnavigable river in the world. Fortunately, this distinction doesn’t apply to paddlers who travel the river in spring and early summer. There are a number of access points near US and SD Highways. Big Sioux River: Originating in northeastern South Dakota, the Big Sioux River winds southward to Sioux Falls, where it forms the boundary between South Dakota and Iowa until it meets the Missouri River, near N. Sioux City. With good water levels in the spring and early summer, it is possible to paddle from US 14 near Brookings to the river’s confluence with the Missouri. Paddlers favor the segment from Lien Park in Sioux Falls to Newton Hills State Park. This stretch can usually be paddled spring and summer. Points of interest include the Big Sioux Recreation Area, Gitchie Manitou Park, Old Klondike Mills site, and Newton Hills State Park. Big Sioux

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and Newton Hills have canoe launch sites and camping facilities. A park entrance fee is required for entrance into these state parks. There are several dangerous low head dams where watercraft must be portaged to the other side. Know where the dams are and portage them. They may look harmless but the water action just below the dam has taken human lives. Be certain to locate ALL dams before setting out. Missouri River: Two segments of the Missouri River are administered by the National Park Service as the Missouri National Recreational River. They are also in the National Wild and Scenic River System. Today, these sections look much like they did in the early 1800’s during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Due to the currents and sudden windstorms, these segments are for experienced paddlers only. If there is one thing that the “Mighty Mo” demands, it is respect. The first segment is 39 miles from the Randall Creek Recreation Area at Pickstown to Running Water. The river is wide and clear, and has many sandbars and small islands. The second segment is 59 miles long from below Gavins Point Dam to Ponca State Park in Nebraska. This segment has sandbars and several large islands. Sandbars and wooded islands make great stopping places as do camping, boating and picnicking areas developed by South Dakota and Nebraska. If you camp on islands, pick those with trees at least 6-8 feet tall. There are no rapids, but sunken sandbars, snags and other obstacles abound. An eddy is a sure sign of an obstacle just below the water’s surface. The Missouri is 20 feet deep or more in places. Know your paddling ability

and don’t exceed it. For more info: nps.gov/mnrr. Split Rock Creek: From its source in Pipestone County, Minn., Split Rock Creek winds a scenic route through northeastern Minnehaha County before meeting the Big Sioux River east of Sioux Falls. During high water flow in the spring and after heavy summer rain, it is one of South Dakota’s best streams for white-water paddlers. If you are not an experienced white-water paddler, some stretches can be hazardous. Access points at Palisades State Park by Garretson and McHardy Park in Brandon, as well as township, county, state, and federal rights-of-way that cross the river. Sheer walls of red quartzite line portions of the creek, making it a scenic trip. Vermillion River: Generally, this scenic river can be paddled from spring to fall from Centerville south to the Missouri River. Launching access is found at township, county, state, and federal rights-of-way that cross the river. Late summer and fall canoeing is best from the road crossing east of Wakonda to the Missouri River. Colorful fall foliage is especially showy from Vermillion southward. Lakes to Paddle: Many South Dakota state parks have lakes that have easy access and are fun to paddle. These parks include Chief White Crane Recreation Area near Yankton, Lake Alvin near Harrisburg, Lake Herman State Park and Walkers Point Recreation Area near Madison, Lake Vermillion near Montrose and Newton Hills State Park near Canton. To find even more waters to paddle, visit gfp.sd.gov/ paddling.

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DAKOTA DUNES Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 885 Cottonwood Ln, 605-206-2610

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ELK POINT

Hometowne Inn, 909 W. Main St., 605-356-2667

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Royal River Casino & Hotel, 607 Veterans St., 887-912-LUCK

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Fensel’s Motel & Gift Shop, 500 N. Hwy 81, 605-925-4204, 800-658-3319

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Freeman Country Inn, 1019 S. Hwy 81, 605-925-4888

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AmericInn Hotel & Suites, 1031 Diamond Circle, 605-528-5000

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Comfort Inn & Suites, 2020 Highland Way, 605-990-2400, 800-4CHOICE

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Days Inn, 1506 S. Burr, 605-996-6208, 800-329-7466

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Hampton Inn, 1920 Highland Way, 866-252-2900

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Holiday Inn Express, 810 E. Spruce, 605-292-9292, 888-465-4329

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Thunderbird Lodge, 1601 S. Burr St., 605-996-2810

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N. SIOUX CITY Red Carpet Inn & Suites, 110 Sodrac Drive, 605-232-9600, 866-232-9698

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AeroStay Hotel, 2821 N. Jaycee Lane (connected to Airport), 605-335-1800

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Best Western Empire Towers, 4100 W. Shirley Pl., 605-361-3118, 888-338-3118

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Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W. Maple St., 605-336-0650

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ClubHouse Hotel & Suites, 2320 S. Louise Ave., 605-361-8700

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Comfort Inn & Suites, 3721 W. Avera Dr., 605-275-9577

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Days Inn Empire, 3401 Gateway Blvd., 605-361-9240, 800-DAYS INN

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 4501 W. Empire Place, 605-361-2211, 800-228-2800

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GrandStay Hotel & Suites, 830 Gateway Lane, Tea, SD, 605-213-1500

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Hampton Inn, 2417 S. Carolyn Ave., 605-362-1700, 800-426-7866

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Hampton Inn & Suites Southwest, 3701 Avera Dr., 605-271-0992

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Hilton Garden Inn South,, 5300 S. Grand Circle, 605-444-4500

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2501 S. Shirley Ave., 605-361-0122

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites SW, 3821 W. Avera Dr., 605-275-4155

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Hotel on Phillips, 100 N. Phillips Ave., 605-274-7445

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LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 4521 W. 41st St., 605-275-4555

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My Place Extended Stay, 3005 S. Carolyn Ave., 605-271-9988, 855-200-5685

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Quality Inn & Suites, 5410 N. Granite Lane, 605-336-1900

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Ramada Hotel & Suites, 1301 W. Russell, 605-336-1020

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Sheraton Sioux Falls, 1211 N. West Ave., 605-331-0100

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Staybridge Suites, 2505 S. Carolyn Ave., 605-361-2298, 800-225-1237

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Super 8 Motel, 2616 E. 10th St., 605-338-8881

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Super 8 Motel, 4100 W. 41st St., 605-361-9719

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TownePlace Suites South,6400 S. Connie Ave., 605-274-2480

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Midwest LivINN, 1404 Main St., 605-464-0509

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Best Western Vermillion Inn, 701 W. Cherry, 605-624-8333

YANKTON

Best Western Kelly Inn, 1607 E. Hwy 50, 605-665-2906, 800-528-1234

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 2607 Broadway, 605-665-3177 Lewis & Clark Resort, 43496 Shore Dr., Lewis & Clark Lake, 605-665-2680 LARCHWOOD, IA Grand Falls Casino Resort, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd., 712-777-7777

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Blue Tin Ranch, 47033 Burbank Rd., 605-670-8139

CANTON

Newton Hills State Park Lodge/Cabin, 28767 482nd Ave. 605-987-2263

GARRETSON

Palisades State Park Lodge, 25491 485th Ave., 605-594-3824

LENNOX

Steever House Bed & Breakfast, 46850 276th St., 605-647-5055

SCOTLAND

Summer Cottage, 240 3rd St., 605-661-4305

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SIOUX FALLS

River Valley Retreat, 47291 Renberg St., Renner, 605-310-2221

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SPRINGFIELD Cogan House, 31133 Bon Homme Road, Tabor, 605-464-0238

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Buffalo Run Resort/Valiant Vineyards, 1500 W. Main, 605-624-4500

YANKTON

Lewis & Clark Resort Cabins & Lodge, 43496 shore Dr., 605-665-2680

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SERVICES DIRECTORY COMMUNITY INFO Mitchell

When you’re hunting more than birds, Hunt Mitchell, SD. Mitchell makes it easy to plan your favorite outdoor adventures. Decades of tradition, the most lodges and guides in the state, excellent outfitters, over 50 restaurants and plenty of nightlife. Mitchell is pheasant hunting done right. Anywhere else is just a field. 605-996-6223, HuntMitchell.com

Yankton Lewis & Clark Recreation Area

Located on the Missouri National Recreational River, Yankton is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true. Yankton offers excellent guided hunting and fishing excursions, boating and camping on Lewis and Clark Lake as well as archery at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, the world’s largest archery complex. Visitor Information: 605-665-3636, visityankton@yanktonsd.com or www.visityanktonsd.com

Blue Tin Ranch

47033 Burbank Rd., Burbank, SD 57010, 605-670-8139 Blue Tin Ranch is a year round hunting lodge located in the beautiful Missouri River valley. 2 bedrooms sleep 8, full kitchen and separate kitchen to clean birds. Owner lives on site. Relax with us after a successful hunt!

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Yankton

Our hotel features include a pool, whirlpool, fitness room, business center, and free high speed internet. Also, hot continental breakfast and free local calls. We have 58 guest rooms, Jacuzzi suites and family suites. 2607 Broadway Ave, Yankton, SD 57078, 605-665-3177 www.hiexpress.com/esyanktonsd email: hieyankton@hotmail.com

Quality Inn & Suites, Sioux Falls

Beautiful hotel conveniently located off of 1-90 and 1-29 at Exit 83. Spacious rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, free internet, and indoor pool/whirlpool, fitness room, free continental breakfast, business center, guest laundry, shuttle, and a lounge serving beer, wine & food. Come and experience quality service HUNTING GUIDES & SERVICES today. The Cogan House/Dakota Custom Hunts 5410 N Granite Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 571 07, 605-336-1900, Log cabin-style lodge with all amenities overlooking Missouri www.qualityinn.com/hotel/sd062 River offers room for 12, reunions, weddings, business meetings, email: sfqualityinn@yahoo.com plus 24 unit RV park. Custom packages for fishermen & hunters River Valley Retreat with professional guides for pheasant, geese, ducks, turkey, & Five peaceful country acres overlooking the Sioux River valley, deer. 31133 Bon Home Rd., Tabor, SD, 605-464-0238 just 3 miles north of Sioux Falls & 1-29 / 1-90. Guests enjoy a www.TheCoganHouse.com morning SUNRISE from all five bedrooms with private baths, Dakota Archery & Outdoor Sports 30’ x 40’ Great Room/Kitchen, British pub/parlor, large patio, A complete full line of outdoor sporting goods, trap, sporting decks & enclosed porch. Heated/cooled dog area in garage w/ clays and archery ranges, hunting and fishing licenses. additional pub/mancave. Open til 8 pm every night. 2305 E. Hwy 50, Yankton, SD, 57078, 4729·1 Renberg St., Renner, SD 57055, 605-310-2221, 605-665-8340, dakotarchery.com rivervalleyretreatsd.com, rivervallyretreatsd@gmaiI.com

Mike Kuchera’s South Dakota Guide Service

Office: 135 E. 2nd Ave. P.O. Box 10, Mitchell, SD 57301 605-996-1120, www.sdpheasants.com, email: mkuchera@santel.net Premium complete guided pheasant hunting packages on the farms of southeastern SD. Deluxe accommodations based in Mitchell. Also: sharp-tail grouse and prairie chicken hunts and driven Scotland pheasant hunts and tours.

Royal River Casino & Hotel

NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center

CAMPING

Open to the public year round for beginner to pro archers. One hundred acres for archery on seven different ranges indoor and outdoor. Bow hunter and target archers welcome. 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD, 57078, 605-260-9282 neyac.org, @yankton archery for social media.

LODGING AeroStay Hotel, Sioux Falls

AeroStay Hotel is the only hotel connected to the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. With a variety of room types and luxurious guestroom amenities, AeroStay is your convenient and comfortable choice when flying. AeroStay is located at 2821 N. Jaycee Lane in Sioux Falls. Call us at 605-335-1800 to reserve today!

South Dakota’s premier entertainment destination where every visit is a win! Our casino features live table games, roulette, over 400 slot machine, hotel and restaurant. Take the Crown! 607 5. Veterans St., Flandreau, SD 57028, 1-877-912-LUCK, www.royalrivercasino.com

Tower Campground, Sioux Falls

Great location! 1-29 Exit 79 & Open Year Round! Newly remodeled with 118 sites. 30/50 amp full hookups and pullthru’s, cable, NEW high speed WiFi, playground, dog park, picnic tables, fire pits, showers and laundry. Large shade trees in the south campground. 4609 W. 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 605-332-1173, email: towercampground@gmail.com or message us on Facebook!

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