State Parks

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Shadehill Recreation Area

Nestled on the shores of Shadehill Reservoir, Shadehill Recreation Area offers opportunities to enjoy land and water based activities. The reservoir is one of western South Dakota's few large lakes.

Shadehill Modern Lodging

The group lodge at Shadehill offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year. The three-bedroom lodge sleeps up to 12 people and is a favorite for family retreats and hunting groups.

Group Lodge

Group lodges are single rental structures with multiple rooms for larger groups.

$280 per night

Reservations

CampSD.com
1.800.710.2267 (additional $2 fee).
Minimum two-night stay required.
Can be reserved as much as one year before arrival.
Reservations must be made by midnight two days prior to your arrival.

Regulations

Check-in: 4 p.m. MT
Check-out: 11 a.m. MT
No pets allowed inside. Service animals are allowed; please notify the park prior to your visit.
No smoking allowed inside.
Park curfew/quiet hours are 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Visitors must depart at 11 p.m.
Bath towels, linens, personal hygiene products, and housekeeping services are not provided.
A cleaning fee will be assessed if the facility requires more than standard cleaning.
Park entrance license required for all vehicles.
Special event application required for events involving 50 or more people.

Activities

Archery
Biking (on park roads)
Biking (on trails)
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Historical Interest
Horseshoes
Hunting
Interpretive Signs
Lawn Game Checkout
Paddleboarding
Picnicking
Swimming
Volleyball
Volleyball Checkout
Walking (on park roads)
Wildlife Watching

Upcoming Events

June 29 - 30, 2024
Wild walleye outfitters series event #3
June 30, 2024
Wild walleye outfitters series event #3

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 second vehicle (with coupon) | $80 transferable license
Purchase Online
Campsites - electrical: $26 per night
Camping Cabins: $55 per night
Group Lodge: $280 per night

Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 85 campsites with 7 camping cabins and a group lodge

Directions: 12 miles south of Lemmon off SD Hwy 73

Nearest Town: Lemmon

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Shadehill Recreation Area
19150 Summerville Road
Shadehill, SD 57638
605.374.5114
Email: Shadehill@state.sd.us

Amenities

ADA/Accessible Features
Archery Range
Archery Trail(s)
Boat Ramp(s)
Campground(s)
Camping Cabin(s)
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Electrical Campsite(s)
Fish Cleaning Station(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Hiking Trail(s)
Picnic Tables
Playground(s)
Pollinator Plot(s)
Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
Shore Fishing Access
Showers
Ski Beach(es)
Swim Beach(es)
Vault Toilets (open year-round)

Modern Lodging

The group lodge at Shadehill offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.

Lake Cameras

ADA / Accessible

Boat Ramp Access
Camping Cabin(s)
Campsite(s)
Fish Cleaning Station(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Lodge
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Picnic Tables
Showers
Swim Beach Access
Vault Toilets (open year-round)

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 45.76114
Longitude: -102.2185