- Biking (on park roads)
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Kayak Rental
- Kayaking
- Paddleboard Rental
- Paddleboarding
- Picnicking
- Walking (on park roads)
State Parks
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Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
Nestled along Sheps Canyon Bay, Sheps Canyon Campground is the newest campground on Angostura Reservoir. It offers great access to the boat ramp and excellent shore fishing opportunities.
Sheps Canyon Modern Lodging
The group lodge at Sheps Canyon offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year. The three-bedroom lodge sleeps up to 12 people and offers a full kitchen, dining area and four full bathrooms. It was originally located at the US Army Ordnance Depot at Provo, SD (active from 1942 to 1968), and served as a commander’s quarters. The home was purchased at auction and moved to its present location in 1996 by Sam and Diane Hill. The property was sold to the State of South Dakota in October of 2012. The lodge showcases beautiful views of Angostura Reservoir to the east, along with surrounding areas of the southern Black Hills.
Group Lodge
Group lodges are single rental structures with multiple rooms for larger groups.
$280 per night
Reservations
- CampSD.com
- 1.800.710.2267 (additional $2 fee).
- Minimum two-night stay required.
- Can be reserved as much as one year before arrival.
- Reservations must be made by midnight two days prior to your arrival.
Regulations
- Check-in: 4 p.m. CT
- Check-out: 11 a.m. CT
- Pets allowed on main level with pet fee. Service animals are allowed; please notify the park prior to your visit.
- No smoking allowed inside.
- Park curfew/quiet hours are 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Visitors must depart at 11 p.m.
- Bath towels, linens, personal hygiene products, and housekeeping services are not provided.
- A cleaning fee will be assessed if the facility requires more than standard cleaning.
- Park entrance license required for all vehicles.
- Special event application required for events involving 50 or more people.
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Activities
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Fees
- Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents
- Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents
- Campsites - electrical: $30 per night
- Campsites - non-electrical: $16 per night
- Camping Cabins: $60 per night
- Group Lodge: $280 per night
- Horse Camp: $23 per night
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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: 22 electrical campsites, 40 non-electrical campsites, 11 horse campsites, and 2 group sites (Group sites are first-come, first-served, not available for reservation)
Directions: 6 miles south of Hot Springs on SD 71, 5 miles east on Sheps Canyon Road
Nearest Town: Hot Springs
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Make Reservations
Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.
Contact Info
Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
28150 South Boat Ramp Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605.773.2886
Email: Angostura@state.sd.us
28150 South Boat Ramp Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605.773.2886
Email: Angostura@state.sd.us
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Amenities
- ADA/Accessible Features
- Boat Ramp(s)
- Campground(s)
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Campsite(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Hiking Trail(s)
- Horse Campsite(s)
- Horse Trail(s)
- Modern Lodging
- Picnic Tables
- Playground(s)
- Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
- Shore Fishing Access
- Showers
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
- WiFi
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Modern Lodging
The group lodge at Shep's Canyon offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
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ADA / Accessible
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Lodge
- Showers
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GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 43.32632
Longitude: -103.4454
Longitude: -103.4454
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