Wildlife Watching

Wildlife Watching in South Dakota

Discover 21 state parks offering wildlife watching in South Dakota

21 State Parks
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South Dakota State Parks with Wildlife Watching

Sweeping aerial view of the meandering Missouri River bordering the 1500-acre Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve in South Dakota

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

+9 Wildlife Watching Photography Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Accessible Amenities Biking
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Angostura Recreation Area

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Paddleboarding Water Skiing Kayaking
A gorgeous view of the rocky landscape of Bear Butte State Park, South Dakota

Bear Butte State Park

+4 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Paddling
American bison herd grazing on golden prairie at sunset with Black Hills granite formations in Custer State Park South Dakota

Custer State Park

+8 Photography Horseback Riding Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking RV Biking

Farm Island Recreation Area

+1 Ice Fishing
two campers at Fisher Grove State Park in South Dakota

Fisher Grove State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowmobiling Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
George S. Mickelson Trail (South-Dakota)

George S. Mickelson Trail
the lake at Hartford Beach State Park at night

Hartford Beach State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing

Indian Creek Recreation Area

+1 Hunting

LaFramboise Island Nature Area
Sunset over the boat launch at Lake Herman State Park

Lake Herman State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Disc Golf Jet Skiing Water Skiing Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports

Lake Poinsett State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Photography Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Snowmobiling Biking
a watchtower under the stars at Newton Hills State Park

Newton Hills State Park

+3 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks RV
the edge of the water at Oakwood Lakes State Park during autumn

Oakwood Lakes State Park

+13 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
Cabins on the edge of the lake at Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing

Shadehill Recreation Area

+1 Hunting

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
A view of a grove of trees at the start of autumn with leaves changing colors and a field in the foreground at Sica Hollow State Park

Sica Hollow State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing

Stockade Lake Campground

+1 Canoeing

Swan Creek Recreation Area

+2 Bird Watching Ice Fishing

Other Places with Wildlife Watching in South Dakota (Not State Parks)

These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by South Dakota’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

Run by the USDA Forest Service (Black Hills National Forest)

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