South Dakota Game Fish & Parks

New campaign aims to fund almost 30 projects in 19 state parks

By Jodi Schwan | September 17, 2025

From amphitheaters and bridges to playgrounds and picnic shelters, 19 state parks would see improvements as part of a major new fundraising effort.

State parks prepare for big season of camping, outdoor recreation

By Jacqueline Palfy | March 27, 2023

Search for “Sasquatch,” take a night hike and book your camping for summer soon — what to do this spring in our state parks.

Want a state park pass? You can check one out at the library

By Pigeon605 Staff | March 13, 2023

Before you head to a state park this year, you might want to head to the library.

Get your bingo card — then head out to state parks

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 13, 2022

Your next trips to state parks could end up netting you a great prize — if you sign up for bingo.

Good Earth State Park will see improvements this season

By Pigeon605 Staff | March 17, 2021

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 Hikers, runners and bird watchers will have some help navigating South Dakota’s newest state park this year. Good Earth State Park on the outskirts of southeast Sioux Falls is getting […]

Nice rig, isn’t it? You could win it

By Pigeon605 Staff | March 10, 2021

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 Pheasants shmeasants. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is raising money to support habitat by raffling off a utility terrain vehicle. The “ultimate rooster-chasing UTV” is decked out […]

Fishing arrives at Lake Lorraine, starting with special group

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 22, 2021

You’ll now be able to go fishing at events on Lake Lorraine – although a group of elementary students beat you to it. The kids from nearby Hayward Elementary got to try out ice fishing […]

Newton Hills adds first modern lodge for campers

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 22, 2021

By Patrick Lalley, for Pigeon605 There’s a new option at Newton Hills State Park for campers who like their outdoor experience a little less rustic. The first of what will be many modern lodges in […]

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