Shadehill Recreation Area

South Dakota State Recreation Area

🔥 Burn ban in effect
HoursYear-round.
CampingYes
Cabins / lodgeYes

Shadehill Recreation Area entrance fee

Daily: $10 for residents; $15 for nonresidents · Annual: $40 for residents; $60 for nonresidents

Shadehill Recreation Area hours

Year-round.

Hours as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Shadehill Recreation Area

Shadehill Reservoir is one of the few big lakes in western South Dakota, and this area south of Lemmon has a swim beach, a ski beach and an archery trail on its shore. Stay in one of 85 campsites, seven cabins or a three-bedroom lodge that sleeps 12.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 🏨 Lodge
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Electric Campsites

Lodging options

  • Camping Cabins — $60 per night
  • Group Lodge — $300 per night

Facility hours

Between November 30 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and other water systems may be closed. Contact the park 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

Phone605-374-5114

Address19150 Summerville Road, Shadehill, SD 57638

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