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Annual State Park Entrance License Available for 2025

October 1, 2024

PIERRE, S.D. – The 2025 annual park entrance license for South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas is available for purchase. 

The 2025 park entrance license is valid from Oct. 1, 2024, through May 16, 2026. The license is required for entrance into designated state parks, recreation areas, and lakeside use areas, although it does not cover camping costs or additional fees.  

"South Dakota state parks offer many recreational opportunities, and in 2025, we are highlighting water recreation. Many parks offer kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals, as well as life jacket checkouts," said state parks director Jeff VanMeeteren. “We also have overnight options for everyone with campsites, camping cabins, and modern lodging open year-round.”

If water recreation isn’t for you, South Dakota state parks also offer a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, disc golf, fishing, archery, and birdwatching. 

Entrance licenses can be purchased online at campsd.com, at local state park offices, or by calling 1.800.710.2267.

 

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