Category Archives: Custer State Park

Free Park entrance and fishing in SD

Free Entrance, Free Fishing Mark S.D. State Parks’ Open House Weekend PIERRE, S.D. – To kick off summer, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is encouraging families to spend the weekend outside during the Parks’ Open House Weekend and … Continue reading

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Free State Park entrace weekend is coming up… make your reservations

Reservations for campsites and cabins for Open House/Free Fishing Weekend open Saturday, Feb. 16. Visit http://www.CampSD.com* or call 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) beginning at 7 a.m. Central Time. This coming Saturday is the first day you can make a reservation for a … Continue reading

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Want a job at Custer State Park this summer?

Deadline Nears for Game, Fish and Parks Summer Employment PIERRE, S.D. – The deadline is fast approaching to apply for summer employment with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no … Continue reading

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First Day hikes all across South Dakota kick off 2013

South Dakota State Parks Celebrate The New Year With First Day Hikes Across The State On Jan. 1, 2013 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota state parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in 12 state parks on New Year’s Day as … Continue reading

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Looking for a good gift?

X-mas time of year.  Some folks are into it…others like me…would not mind if the holiday season would just go away.  I can never think of a good gift.  So if you share my challenge and have folks on your … Continue reading

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South Dakota State Parks 2013 lodging and entrace rates.

As a valued park visitor, we wanted to make sure you get a heads-up on some important changes you’ll see in 2013, including two fee changes approved yesterday at this month’s Game, Fish and Parks Commission meeting. Annual South Dakota … Continue reading

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Buffalo Roundup Chilli Cookoff Contest in Custer State Park

23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off – Custer State Park Sunday, September 23, 2012  Chili Cook-off Sunday, September 23, 2012 Join the “herd” at the 23rd Annual Buffalo Wallow Chili Cook-off where the competition is just as hot as the chili! Cooking … Continue reading

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Night time fun in South Dakota

The State Parks in South Dakota have some cool offerings coming up soon. •    SD Bat Festival, 6:30 p.m. MDT, Custer State Park. In partnership with the South Dakota Bat Working Group, Custer State Park is hosting the 7th Annual … Continue reading

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New South Dakota State Park Campsites open

Sheps Canyon to Open for Camping on Angostura Reservoir HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – Twenty-two campsites will open at Sheps Canyon on Angostura Reservoir starting Friday, July 27. The campground is an expansion of Angostura Recreation Area, and campsites will be … Continue reading

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Status and cause of the Myrtle fire released

Myrtle Fire Update Date:   July 23, 2012 Time:  7:00 p.m. Current Situation: On Monday, fire crews continued to work on containment of the Myrtle Fire. The hard work of the firefighters during the past few days has enabled fire managers … Continue reading

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