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 Lodge

This lodge 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. This property was sold to the State of South Dakota in October of 2012.

Situated near the lodge is a full log bunkhouse, which was originally used as a schoolhouse in the northern Black Hills near Engelwood. It is now a camping cabin. The lodge affords great views of Angostura Reservoir to the east, along with surrounding areas of the southern Black Hills.

Reservations

Lodge is reservable up to one year in advance

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1.800.710.2267

About the Lodge

$280 per night up to 12 people.
$10 per night for each additional person with approval from of park manager.
$55 per night up to 4 people for separate camping cabin/bunkhouse - with lodge rental only.
Four bedrooms.
Camping cabin/bunkhouse available to sleep an addition 4 people at extra cost.
Wheelchair accessible, main level.
Four full bathrooms.
Air conditioned and heated.
Telephone and satellite TV.
Linens are not provided.
No smoking or pets allowed, exception of service animals.
Vehicles restricted to established roads and parking areas.
Campfires are allowed only in approves fire grate and are subject to burn bans.
Out-of-state firewood is not allowed in the park; collecting firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available to purchase from park staff.
Reservations can be made 1 year in advance.

Restrictions

Linens are not provided
No smoking or pets allowed, except service animals
Water usage is limited to well capacities
Vehicles restricted to established roads and parking areas
Campfires are allowed only in approved fire grate, and are subject to burn bans
Out-of-state firewood is not allowed in the park; collecting firewood is prohibited. Firewood is available to purchase from park staff

Activities

Biking (on park roads)
Birdwatching
Boating
Canoe Rental
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayak Rental
Kayaking
Paddleboard Rental
Paddleboarding
Picnicking
Walking (on park roads)

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
Group Lodge: $280 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: 22 campsites, 11 horse campsites and 1 camping cabin

Directions:

6 miles south of Hot Springs on SD 71, 5 miles east on Sheps Canyon Road.

Nearest Town: Hot Springs

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area
28150 South Boat Ramp Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605.745.6996
Email: Angostura@state.sd.us

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)
Shore Fishing Access
Showers
Vault Toilets (open year-round)
WiFi

Park Rating

ADA / Accessible

Camping Cabin(s)
Campsite(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Lodge
Showers

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 43.32632
Longitude: -103.4454