Things To Do

Biking

Many state parks have great opportunities for biking. Biking is a great way to share time with your family, get some exercise and explore nature. Go for a ride around a campground or take advantage of the trails that pass through forested areas, open prairies and close to wildlife.

There are multi-use trails in South Dakota’s state parks. Ride along famous trails like the George S. Mickelson Trail and the Missouri River trail.

George S. Mickelson Trail

  • 109 miles of crushed limestone and gravel; runs through the heart of the Black Hills.
  • Multi-use trail, used primarily by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.
  • Please note: Horseback riding on a wet trail, especially in the spring and fall, can severely damage the trail. Please call the trail office for conditions before planning to ride the Mickelson Trail.

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area

  • 4.1 miles of marked trail provide riders with spectacular views of the chalkbluffs that help form Lewis and Clark Lake.
  • Multi-use trail, also used by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.
  • Horse camp with electrical sites, bathrooms with showers, water and corrals. Reservations available.

Newton Hills State Park

  • 6 miles of marked trail meander through 200 acres of deep woods.
  • Multi-use trail, also used by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.
  • Horse camp with electrical sites, water and corrals. Reservations available.

Oakwood Lakes State Park

  • Over 2.5 miles of trail winds around the peninsulas created by eight natural lakes.
  • Multi-use trail, also used by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.
  • Horse camp with primitive sites, water, hitching posts and corrals. Reservations available.

Pease Creek Recreation Area

  • 3 miles of marked trail lead through wooded areas and offers scenic views of the Missouri River.
  • Multi-use trail, also used by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.

Pelican Lake Recreation Area

  • 5.2 miles of natural trail wind through prairie grasses and lakeshore shelterbelts.
  • Multi-use trail, also used by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.
  • Horse camp with electrical sites, water, and corrals. Reservations available.

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

  • 5.1 miles of natural trail wind along the shores of the Cheyenne River with access to Forest Service land.
  • Multi-use trail, also used by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.
  • Horse camp with 11 non-electrical campsites, water and corrals. Reservations available.