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> >  Cow Creek

                                                              Located on Lake Oahe 15 miles northwest
                                                              of Pierre, Cow Creek Recreation Area
                                                              is a great place for fishing and boating.
                                                              Stay in this state park’s campground or
                                                              enjoy primitive camping along the shore
            > >  Farm Island                                  with spectacular views.

                Find excellent fishing, hiking, swimming,
                bird watching and camping. Its close       > >  Spring Creek
                proximity to Pierre makes Farm Island
                Recreation Area a popular state park          A day-use state park, Spring Creek
                year-round.                                   Recreation Area is known for walleye,
                                                              sauger and pike fishing. Cabin rentals
                                                              are available by contacting SD Game,
            > >  Oahe Downstream                              Fish & Parks. Camping is available

                Along with fishing, hiking, disc golf,        at nearby Cow Creek.
                a butterfly garden and three campgrounds,
                Oahe Downstream features the only          > >  West Bend
                ORV area in the state park system.
                                                              The cool waters of West Bend Recreation
                                                              Area offer some of best walleye fishing
            > >  Okobojo Point                                and camping in the area. West Bend is 35
                Located 17 miles northwest of Pierre, Okobojo   miles southeast of Pierre.
                Point offers campers and day-trippers
                wilderess seclusion and sandy beaches.



                                                     Visit www.gfp.sd.gov for State Park information.
                           Visit www.cityofpierre.org or call 605.773.7437 for City Park information.
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