Hiking & Camping

From rugged peaks to native prairie grasses, South Dakota offers an array of terrain to explore. Hiking in the Black Hills region alone offers more than 450 trails to explore, and that’s just the start. Trek the trails in spring to see fields of wildflowers, or visit from mid-September to mid-October to catch peak fall foliage. Make a night of it when you book one of the many campsites, from glamping and cabins to horse camping and backpacking.

Mountain Biking

Flat, downhill, singletrack, doubletrack and gravel rail-trails are all on the docket when you go mountain biking in South Dakota. Pedal beloved routes like the George S. Mickelson Trail and Centennial Trail, or take things to the next level with one of South Dakota’s bike races.

Fishing & Boating

As home to the Missouri River, glacial lakes and man-made reservoirs, take your pick from an array of incredible places to go boating. Naturally, fishing in South Dakota is just as spectacular. Reel in a trophy catch with year-round fishing, whether ice fishing, fly-fishing, shore fishing or taking a guided fishing tour.

Birding & Wildlife Watching

Herds of thundering bison, colonies of prairie dogs and flocks of waterfowl are just some of the highlights of wildlife watching in South Dakota. During springtime, see migratory birds on one of the state’s birding trails or see baby animals of all kinds in state parks.