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Newton Hills State Park, near Canton, is part of the Coteau des Prairie. It is a wooded oasis providing shaded campsites and scenic vistas from the lookout tower. Lake Lakota boasts fishing, swimming and canoeing. You will also find hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails, as well as an equestrian campground with corrals and a bridle trail. Union Grove State Park, near Beresford, has secluded campsites and features more than 180 species of trees and shrubs which provide impressive fall colors. Wildlife thrives in the park, as do songbirds. This park also has a bridle trail and an equestrian campground with corrals. Colorful quartzite cliffs along with a colorful past make Palisades State Park, near Garretson, one of the most unique campgrounds in the area. Split Rock Creek, which flows through the park, is lined with quartzite formations that rise as much as 50 feet above the water. This park is popular with campers, sightseers, rock climbers, canoers and hikers. History and water-based recreation attract many campers to Lake Herman State Park at Madison. Located on a peninsula, the park offers visitors spectacular views of Lake Herman. Melting glacial ice formed this 1,350-acre lake thousands of years ago. An 1871 log cabin was built by some of the first settlers to the area. Visitors to the park can now play disc golf, hike, swim, fish, canoe or crosscountry ski. Canoe and kayak rental is available. Nearby Walker’s Point Recreation Area is tucked along the shore of Lake Madison. This small but complete park meets (Continues on Page 34) Camping and roasting marshmallows go hand in hand 33 southeast region  http://www.outdoorcampus.org http://gfp.sd.gov

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012
Contents
Getting Here, Getting Around
Interstate Information Centers
State Facts
Native American Information
Places of Interest
Calendar of Events
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index

South Dakota Vacation Guide 2012

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