It’s Free Park Entrance, Free Fishing Weekend in South Dakota – Enjoy!

This weekend, May 15 - 17, enjoy free entrance into all South Dakota State Parks and recreation areas as part of a statewide open house.

In addition, a number of park will be hosting special events to kick off the summer. Camping fees still apply. This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses are required. Regulations and limits still apply.

If you are heading west, Custer State Park will host nature hikes, hayrack rides, cowboy cookouts, pancake feeds and other special events. This is also the weekend for the park's infamous buffalo chip throwing contest.