State Parks

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Oakwood Lakes State Park

Nestled among eight connecting glacial lakes, this park provides a never-ending variety of activities throughout the year, from hiking and swimming, to ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Shaded campgrounds and picnic areas complement the park's excellent swimming and boating facilities.

The park was once used as a summer camp and an annual gathering spot for American Indians. Later, Samuel Mortimer arrived in 1869 and built the log cabin that still stands at the park.

Activities

Basketball
Basketball Checkout
Biking (on park roads)
Biking (on trails)
Birdwatching
Boating
Canoe Rental
Canoeing
Cross-country Skiing
Disc Golf
Disc Golf Checkout
Fishing
Fishing Pole Checkout
Hiking
Historical Interest
Horseback Riding
Horseshoe Checkout
Horseshoes
Kayak Rental
Kayaking
Lawn Game Checkout
Life Jacket Checkout
Paddleboard Rental
Paddleboarding
Picnicking
Snowshoe Checkout
Snowshoeing
Soccer
Soccer Checkout
Swimming
Volleyball
Volleyball Checkout
Walking (on park roads)

Upcoming Events

April 22, 2023
Earth Day
May 27, 2023
Kids Fishing Tournament
June 3, 2023
National Trails Day Hike
July 2, 2023
Independence Day Bike Parade

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 second vehicle (with coupon) | $80 transferable license
Purchase Online
Campsites - electrical: $26 per night
Campsites - non-electrical: $22 per night
Camping 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: 145 campsites, 6 camping cabins and 6 horse campsites

Directions: 7 miles north and 3 miles west of Volga, SD, off US Highway 14. Or, use Exit 140 on I-29.

Nearest Town: Bruce

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Oakwood Lakes State Park
20247 Oakwood Drive
Bruce, SD 57220
605.627.5441
Email: OakwoodLakes@state.sd.us

Amenities

ADA/Accessible Features
Basketball Hoop(s)
Biking Trail(s)
Boat Ramp(s)
Campground(s)
Camping Cabin(s)
Cross-country Ski Trail(s)
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Electrical Campsite(s)
Fishing Pier(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Hiking Trail(s)
Historical Site(s)
Horse Campsite(s)
Horse Trail(s)
Paved Trail(s)
Picnic Tables
Playground(s)
Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
Shore Fishing Access
Showers
Swim Beach(es)
Tent-only Campsite(s)
TRACK Trail(s)
Vault Toilets (open year-round)
Warming Shelter(s)

ADA / Accessible

Camping Cabin(s)
Campsite(s)
Fishing Pier(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Paved Trail(s)
Picnic Tables
Showers

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 44.44975
Longitude: -96.98198