You may purchase your park entrance licenses online, by calling 1.800.710.2267 or at any state park or recreation area offices, entrance booths, or self-serve entrance kiosks. Information on park entrance license options, prices, and discounts can be found here.    

A state park entrance license allows you to enjoy over 60 state park and recreation areas throughout South Dakota. The license is required of all motorized vehicles for entrance into designated state parks, recreation areas, and lakeside use areas. It does not cover camping costs or additional fees.