Introduction to South Dakota state parks

Some generalities about South Dakota state parks, known for trails, mountains, etc, then list them out.

on a rock cliff over water at Palisades State Park

Palisades State Park

Park Address: 25495 485th Ave, Garretson, SD 57030

Park Description: Palisades State Park is a state park of South Dakota, USA, featuring cliffs and rock formations eroded out of pink Sioux Quartzite.

Palisades Park Visitors Guide

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Custer State Park

Park Address: 13400 US Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730

Park Description: The park is home to a herd of 1,500 bison, Elk, coyotes, mule deer, white tailed deer, mountain goats, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, river otters, pronghorn, cougars, and feral burros also inhabit the park.

Custer Park Visitors Guide

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Bear Butte State Park

Park Address: 20250 SD-79, Sturgis, SD 57785

Park Description: Mato Paha or "Bear Mountain" is the Lakota name given to this site.  

Bear Butte State Park Visitors Guide

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Newton Hills State Park

Park Address: 28767 482nd Ave, Canton, SD 57013

Park Description: Newton Hill State Park is open for year-round recreation including camping, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating.

Newton Hills State Park Visitors Guide