Oahe Downstream Recreation Area

05/29/2026

Adventure 250 participants are proving there’s no better way to celebrate than by hitting the road and exploring South Dakota state parks! From island trails near Pierre to the hills of Custer State Park, Week 2 adventurers checked in across the state for a chance to win a 6-person tent!

Congratulations to our week 2 winners:

• Ashley B. | Pierre – LaFramboise Island Nature Area
• Sara W. | Watertown – Lake Thompson Recreation Area
• Brad S. | Sioux Falls – Big Sioux Recreation Area
• Jeffrey V. | Canton – Custer State Park

A big thank you to the Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota for sponsoring our weekly Adventure 250 prizes and helping encourage families to get outdoors and explore South Dakota.

Week 3 prize: 52-qt Hard-sided Cooler

Haven’t joined Adventure 250 yet? There’s still time! Every park visit gets you closer to more adventures, more memories, and more chances to win all summer long.

Learn more: gfp.sd.gov/history2026

05/27/2026

Has your 4th grader taken you to a state park? Go Fourth passes are valid through December!

Learn more: gfp.sd.gov/go-fourth

05/26/2026

The 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the marina at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area. 20439 Marina Loop, Ft Pierre!

We have fishing poles available to borrow. Bait will be provided for this event.

Don't forget dad since it is Father's Day weekend! We will have some cool prizes for dad to possibly win too!

05/25/2026

Raising the flags today at Oahe Downstream:

Retired Sergeant 1st Class Neal Urlacher, Army
2nd Lieutenant Caleigh Loger, Army South Dakota National Guard. Both are employees at Oahe Downstream this summer! 🇺🇸

Thank you both for your service to our country. Thank you to ALL veteran’s.

Neal informed staff of the proper way to raise the flags on Memorial Day. Thank you Neal for the information and lesson!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to all the winners! This could be you next week!

Adventure 250 is off to an amazing start!
During Week 1 (May 11–17), adventurers explored South Dakota state parks and entered for a chance to win a Solo Stove!

Congratulations to our Week 1 winners:
Jamey T. | Lead – Farm Island & West Bend Recreation Areas
Eric R. | Vermillion – Spirit Mound
Kelly S. | Box Elder – Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus-Rapid City
Holly D. | Sioux Falls – Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

A big thank you to our prize sponsor, Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota, for helping make these weekly giveaways possible!

Up next: a 6-person tent giveaway for Week 2!

There’s still plenty of time to join the adventure. Visit parks, collect adventures, and explore more of South Dakota all summer long for your chance to win weekly prizes!
https://gfp.sd.gov/history2026/

05/22/2026

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!

Modern Cabin B has a last minute cancellation! Come join us this weekend and stay on the beautiful Missouri River!. To make this reservation call 605-223-7722!

Two night minimum required. Pet deposit is $10 per pet.
Park entrance license required and may be purchased at the Welcome Center

Rain stops today and the weather is supposed to be beautiful! Come join us for Memorial Day Weekend.

Hunting, Fishing or Camping in South Dakota? The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' website has the outdoor related information you need. Buy your license, apply for a big game tag and reserve your campsite on-line.

05/21/2026

Thank you to all the 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders who brought their plants to the butterfly garden
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Also, thank you to the master gardeners and Amanda Bachman for leading the groups this year.

Little Wings on the Prairie will be held July 11th at the butterfly garden. Mark your calendars!

05/21/2026

Memorial Day Site Updates:
Site 46 Sunday & Monday only
Site 73/74 Friday Only
Site 91 Sunday & Monday only
Site 115 is available Friday - Monday!! (ALL weekend)
Site 149 Sunday & Monday only
Site 159/160 Sunday & Monday only
Site 171 Friday
Site 200 Friday

Campsd.com
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Hunting, Fishing or Camping in South Dakota? The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' website has the outdoor related information you need. Buy your license, apply for a big game tag and reserve your campsite on-line.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners! This could be you next week! Come play! You could win some cool gifts!

Celebrate America’s birthday with us by taking the Adventure 250 challenge! Now through September 6, complete adventures at any South Dakota state park to earn points and qualify for weekly prize drawings.
Stop by our welcome center/ entrance booth at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area and grab the list of adventures, or head to gfp.sd.gov/history2026 to get started. Look for state park or recreation area name and complete our specific adventures to start earning points!
It gets even better! Become an official Adventure 250 Club member when you earn 250+ points. You’ll receive an exclusive prize bundle and entry into the end-of-summer grand prize drawings.
Make your history in South Dakota state parks this summer!
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Hunting, Fishing or Camping in South Dakota? The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' website has the outdoor related information you need. Buy your license, apply for a big game tag and reserve your campsite on-line.

05/20/2026

UPDATE!! This site has been rented!

Site 89 is available for Memorial Day weekend! Go! Go! Go! Campsd.com
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Hunting, Fishing or Camping in South Dakota? The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' website has the outdoor related information you need. Buy your license, apply for a big game tag and reserve your campsite on-line.