2026 State Park Entrance Licenses Available
October 1, 2025PIERRE, S.D. – The 2026 annual park entrance license for South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas is now available for purchase. The license is valid from Oct. 1, 2025, through May 23, 2027.
A resident annual park entrance license is $40 for one or $60 for two. The license provides access to more than 60 state parks and recreation areas across South Dakota, although it does not cover camping costs.
“South Dakota State Parks have been connecting people to the outdoors for generations, offering places where families and friends can create lasting memories,” said state parks director Jeff VanMeeteren. “We have a variety of overnight options for everyone with campsites, camping cabins, and modern lodging throughout the year.”
Next year, state parks are celebrating their part in history as part of the America 250 initiative, which marks our country's 250th birthday. They will highlight not just historic figures and facilities, but individual stories--your first time tent camping, learning to fish with grandpa, or teaching your kids to build a campfire.
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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