Things To Do & See

State Parks

Adams Nature Preserve

Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, given to South Dakota by sisters Maud and Mary Adams, displays the natural beauty of the region. Featuring 8 miles of hiking and biking trails with interpretive signs and displays, wildlife observation blinds, and historic Adams homes and other renovated buildings, it is the fourth largest state park in South Dakota.

Located off I-29, McCook Lake exit, 1 mile west, 1/2 mile south.


Stone State Park

The 1,069-acre Stone State Park, named for the Thomas Jefferson Stone family, boasts rugged topography and panoramic views. The park offers picnic areas, camping, and over 10 miles of recreational trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Located on the western border of Iowa in Plymouth and Woodbury counties.
Park office: 5001 Talbot Road.

Other State Parks

Adams Nature Preserve, southeast SD, exit McCook Lake
Niobrara State Park, 1 mile west of Niobrara, NE
Ponca State Park, 2 miles north of Ponca, NE
Midway Park, 3.5 miles north of Moville
Oak Ridge, 1 mile west-southwest of Correctionville
Riverside Bluffs, west of Sioux City
Shagbark Hills Area, 1.5 miles south of Correctionville
Sioux City Prairie Preserve, northwest of Sioux City
Snyder Bend Park, 3 miles southwest of Salix
Southwood Conservation Area, 1 mile southwest of Smithland
Stone State Park, northwest edge of Sioux City, IA
Walling River Access, 1 mile north of Correctionville
Weedland Access, 4 miles southwest of Sgt. Bluff
Wimson Park, 1 mile north of Sgt. Bluff