State Parks

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Farm Island Recreation Area

Located east of Pierre, Farm Island attracts all types of visitors - campers, swimmers, hikers, anglers, bird watchers and bicyclists. With easy access to Lake Sharpe and popular beaches and trails, this park stays busy throughout the year. Additionally, the park has ties to the Lewis and Clark expedition, which is detailed in the Lewis and Clark family center.

Farm Island features an island nature area, which provides an outdoor classroom for visitors. Eight miles of hiking trails wind through the island and give hikers, walkers, cross-country skiers and bicyclists a chance for peace, quiet and nature observation.

Deer and a variety of birds are very common to see on the island. Trail users may also notice traces of beaver activity near the water. Users also have access to a nature observation blind.

Activities

Archery range
Basketball
Biking
Birdwatching
Boating
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cross country skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Historical interest
Paddleboarding
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Volleyball

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 for second vehicle | $80 transferable license
Campsites - electrical: $26 per night
Cabins: $55 per night

Park Specs

Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.

Park Size: 2 campground with 90 campsites and 4 cabins (each sleeps 4 people)

Directions:

4 miles east of Pierre off SD Highway 34.

Nearest Town: Pierre

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Farm Island Recreation Area
1301 Farm Island Road
Pierre, SD 57501
605.773.2885
Email: FarmIsland@state.sd.us

Amenities

Beach
Bicycle rentals
Boat Ramp
Campground
Camping cabins
Canoe/kayak rentals
Drinking water
Dump station
Electric campsites
Fish cleaning station
Fishing dock
Fishing pole checkout
Flush toilets/showers
Game checkout
Life Jacket Checkout
Paddleboard rentals
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Snowshoe checkout
Visitor Center
Warming shelter
Wi-Fi

Park Rating

Riverman Triathlon

The 2020 Riverman/Riverwoman and Riverkids Triathlons have been cancelled. Please look to join us in 2021.

ADA / Accessible

Camping Site
Fishing Dock
Picnic Shelter
Showers

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 44.34592
Longitude: -100.28