- Huron Wetland Management District
- The public lands of Huron Wetland Management District (WMD), called Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs), are a part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. National wildlife refuges and WPAs
- Indian Creek Recreation Area
- The rolling hills and beautiful river views make this park an excellent place to camp picnic and explore. Park visitors will find new adventure in this rugged land explored
- James Diversion Reservoir
- The James Diversion Dam and Reservoir are located on the James River in east-central South Dakota about 17 miles north of Huron. The reservoir covers 960 water surface
- Jewel Cave National Monument
- With more than 129 miles surveyed, Jewel Cave is recognized as the third longest cave in the world. Airflow within its passages indicates a vast area yet to be
- Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge
- The Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Lake Andes and Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and Lake Andes Wetland Management District (WMD). The Complex
- Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge
- Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1935 as a Refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. The Refuge is located in Bennett County
- LaFramboise Island Nature Area
- The island was known to Lewis and Clark as "Bad Humor" island due to a tense encounter with the Teton Sioux held nearby. The island's current name is attributed
- Lake Alvin Recreation Area
- Although small in size, Lake Alvin has become a very popular area. This 59-acre park is best known for its beach facilities and excellent fishing. Its proximity to both
- Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge
- The Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Lake Andes and Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and Lake Andes Wetland Management District (WMD). The Complex
- Lake Andes Wetland Management District
- The Wetland Management District lies in the extreme southwestern portion of the Prairie Pothole Region, encompassing 13 counties in southeastern South Dakota. The lands managed by the District provide
- Lake Cochrane Recreation Area
- Nestled between Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver is an 88-acre playground for campers, anglers, boaters and those who simply enjoy the outdoors. Both the quality of the park and
- Lake Herman State Park
- Located on a peninsula, Lake Herman State Park offers visitors spectacular views of Lake Herman. Melting glacial ice formed this 1,350-acre lake thousands of years ago. Now, camping, boating,
- Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area
- Melting glaciers carved the valley of Hiddenwood Creek. Traditionally, this area was home for several American Indian tribes. Early explorers crossed this area on their way between Big Stone
- Lake Louise Recreation Area
- Lake Louise was made in 1932, when the south fork of Wolf Creek was dammed. Water depth in this 164-acre impoundment averages nine feet, with a maximum depth of
- Lake Poinsett Recreation Area
- One of the largest lakes in the state, Lake Poinsett was named after Joel Poinsett who served as U.S. Secretary of War. He was instrumental in promoting the expedition
- Lake Thompson Recreation Area
- Originally called Dry Woods Lake by American Indians, the lake was renamed for Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Interior under President James Buchanan. The lake is mentioned as Twin
- Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
- Lake Vermillion was created by impounding waters from the east fork of the Vermillion River in 1958. The river itself was first noted on an 1801 map by a
- Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
- Lewis and Clark Lake, near Yankton, is one of the state park system's most popular resort parks. Three separate units comprise this modern recreation area, attracting visitors from throughout
- Little Moreau Recreation Area
- The sheltered watersheds of the Moreau and Little Moreau Rivers, originally Big Owl and Little Owl, provided traditional winter campgrounds for the Cheyenne, and later the Minneconjou and Two
- Llewellyn Johns Recreation Area
- Many historic figures have crossed through the Shadehill/Llewellyn Johns area, including Hugh Glass and Custer's 1874 Expedition. In 1823, Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear in this area,
- Madison Wetland Management District
- The Madison Wetland Management District (WMD), a field station of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, was established to preserve wetlands and manage habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.
- Mina Lake Recreation Area
- Mina was one of the first man-made lakes in northeast South Dakota. Its beginning dates back to the 1930s, when area residents sought relief from years of drought. In
- Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
- "Our arms must be mighty, ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction." President Eisenhower, January 1961 Minuteman Missile National
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- The four figures carved in stone on Mount Rushmore represent the first 150 years of American history. The birth of our nation was guided by the vision and courage
- Newton Hills State Park
- Glaciers created this narrow strip of rolling hills and forest that is part of the geological formation called the Coteau des Prairie, which extends along the eastern boundary of
- North Point Recreation Area
- North Point Recreation Area is located in Charles Mix County, on the shores of the Missouri River, just above Fort Randall Dam, the park provides a spectacular river view.
- North Wheeler Recreation Area
- This small, quiet park is a great get-away for those seeking to relax. And, if your idea of relaxation involves a fishing pole, North Wheeler aims to please. With
- Oahe Dam Lake Oahe
- Oahe Dam, SD takes its name from the Oahe Indian Mission established among the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1874. Lake Oahe's 230-mile long lake runs from Pierre, South Dakota
- Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
- The park's three campgrounds give visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, from boating to hiking to disc golf. During the winter, bird watchers can view bald eagles, which roost
- Oakwood Lakes State Park
- Nestled among eight connecting glacial lakes, this park provides a never-ending variety of activities throughout the year, from hiking and swimming, to ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Shaded campgrounds
