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

Upcoming Events

January 30, 2021
Cool Kids Classic
February 6, 2021
Groundhog Day Poker Run
February 27, 2021
Owl Moon Hike
October 30, 2021
Mortimer's Monsterous Halloween Event

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 for second vehicle | $80 transferable license
Campsites - electrical: $26 per night
Campsites - non-electrical: $22 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: 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

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

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

Park Rating

ADA / Accessible

Camping Site
Fishing Dock
Hiking Trails
Picnic Shelter
Showers

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 44.44975
Longitude: -96.98198