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With lots more to offer than the great plains and buffalo, The Mount Rushmore State features miles of beaches and acres of lakes for sun, sand and summer adventure...

Great Lakes of South Dakota Association - The other Great Lakes, with info on swimming, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, area attractions, event calendar and a spotlight on Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case and Lewis & Clark Lake.

South Dakota State Park Locator - Use the interactive map or sail on through the extensive list of park names to locate all the fun with detailed descriptions, attractions, amenities and contact info for boating, fishing, nature watching, camping and swimming including info on Sandy Shore Recreation Area, Mina Lake, and Farm Island.

Angostura Recreation Area - The hot springs located here have been battled over since the days of the Cheyenne, and today the area features a man-made lake with a swimming beach, boat launch, picnic shelter and campgrounds, with more info included on area history, attractions, contact info.

Oahe Dam / Lake Oahe - Recreation opportunities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, swimming, bird-watching, hiking, and biking, with detailed information on locations, campgrounds, area amenities, contact info.

Belle Fourche Reservoir - A brief description with a list of activities available, related video and photos, with more on Rocky Point Recreation Area.

South Dakota Tourism - Search by keyword or using the dropdown menus to attractions throughout the state including state parks, recreational activities, event calendar, photo gallery.

also see -> South Dakota Travel Guide | South Dakota Wineries