Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
South Dakota State Park
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park entrance fee
Daily: $10 for residents; $15 for nonresidents · Annual: $40 for residents; $60 for nonresidents
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park hours
Open year-round.
Hours as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
Built in 1864 as Fort Wadsworth on the Coteau des Prairies, this frontier army post keeps its stone barracks, officers' quarters, guard house and powder magazine. Tour the grounds and visitor center, then stay at one of 14 campsites or three cabins.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
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Camping options
- Electric Campsites
- Non-electric Campsites
- Tent-only Campsites
Lodging options
- Camping Cabins — $60 per night
Facility hours
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.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone605-910-4465
Address11907 434th Avenue, Lake City, SD 57247
Upcoming events at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
- Discovery Thursday: Candle Painting Class
- Frontier Christmas
- Punch the Lights Out: Tin Candle Lantern Making
Event details and registration are on the SD Game, Fish and Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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