State Parks

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Oakwood Lakes State Park

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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. 

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Activities

  • Basketball
  • Biking
  • Birdwatching
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Cross country skiing
  • Disc Golf
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historical interest
  • Horse Trail
  • Horseshoes
  • Paddleboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
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Upcoming Events

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Fees

  • Daily: $6 per vehicle
  • Annual: $30 first vehicle | $15 for second vehicle | $65 transferable license
  • Campsites - electrical: $21 per night
  • Campsites - non-electrical: $17 per night
  • Cabins: $45 per night
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Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 145 campsites, 6 cabins (each sleeps 4 people) 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

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Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

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Contact Info

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

  • Beach
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campground
  • Camping cabins
  • Canoe/kayak rentals
  • Drinking water
  • Dump station
  • Electric campsites
  • Fishing dock
  • Fishing pole checkout
  • Flush toilets/showers
  • Game checkout
  • Horse camp
  • Life Jacket Checkout
  • Paddleboard rentals
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Snowshoe checkout
  • Vault toilets
  • Warming shelter
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Park Rating


ADA / Accessible

  • Camping Site
  • Fishing Dock
  • Hiking Trails
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Showers
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GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 44.44975
Longitude: -96.98198
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