Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

South Dakota State Recreation Area

HoursYear-round.
CampingYes
Cabins / lodgeYes

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area entrance fee

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

Sheps Canyon Recreation Area hours

Year-round.

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

About Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

Angostura Reservoir's newest campground sits on Sheps Canyon Bay south of Hot Springs, with electric, non-electric and horse sites, a boat ramp and paddle rentals. Its group lodge, which sleeps 12, was once a commander's quarters at the Provo ordnance depot.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

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

Camping options

  • Electric Campsites
  • Non-electric Campsites
  • Horse Campsites

Lodging options

  • Camping Cabins — $60 per night
  • Group Lodge — $280 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

Phone605-773-2886

Address28150 South Boat Ramp Road, Hot Springs, SD 57747

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