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A well-lit walking trail and views of the State Capitol are Located on Lake Oahe 15 miles northwest of Pierre, Cow
highlights of Hilger’s Gulch Park, a favorite sledding spot during Creek Park is a great place for fishing and boating. Stay in this
snowy weather. On the west slope, Governor’s Grove features state park’s campground or enjoy primitive camping along the
historic identity markers of former South Dakota governors. The shore for spectacular views of the water.
Pierre Riverwalk/Bicycle Path begins at Griffin Park, located A day-use state park, Spring Creek is known for its walleye,
adjacent to the city’s marina and boat ramp. As the path sauger and pike fishing. Camping is uvailable at nearby Cow
continues upriver, it passes through Steamboat Park. Across Creek.
town, free tennis courts and playground equipment are found Campers and day-trippers alike enjoy the wilderness seclusion
at one of Pierre’s smaller parks, LaBarge. For information about and sandy beaches of Okobojo Point Recreation Area, a state
Pierre city porks, visit www.cityofpierre.org, or call 605.773.7437. park 17 miles northwest of Pierre.
At the mouth of the Bad River, Fischer’s Lilly Park marks the The cool waters of West Bend Recreation Area offer great
spot where Lewis and Clark’s expedition first met the Teton walleye fishing, and the state park’s protected marina provides
Sioux. Learn more about this park and the historic encounter convenient boat launching. West Bend is 35 miles southeast
that took place there. of Pierre. For information about the state parks, visit www.gfp.
Seven miles of hiking, bicycling, snowshoe and cross-country sd.gov.
skiing trails traverse the woods and meadows of LaFramboise
Island, a day-use state park to the southwest of Pierre. Fourth Street Play Trail and Park
Excellent fishing, hiking, bird watching and its close proximity Recognized by Playcore as a National Play Trail
to Pierre make Farm Island Recreation Area a popular state Demonstration Site, this 4th Street Trail in North East Pierre is
park year-round. a one of a kind in South Dakota. Visitors can walk this 1.2 mile
Recreational opportunities abound at Oahe Downstream. trail and experience several “Play Pods,” a picnic shelter and
Along with fishing, hiking, disc golf and three campgrounds, kids fishing pond with ADA access tucked along the pathway.
Oahe features the only ORV area in the state park system. Signs teach you about the playground features and yes, you
can keep the fish if you catch them!

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