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Palisades State Park

Outdoor Activities

Rock Climbing

South Dakota is a rock climbing haven. Its diverse landscape and various rock formations attract climbers of all skill levels. Here's what you need to know.

Once home to a flour mill powered by a water wheel, Palisades now offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing and world-class rock climbing.

Climbing Palisades State Park

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