Shadehill State Recreation Area

Shadehill State Recreation Area is one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota. Shadehill Reservoir offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy land and water based activities. The dam, built in 1951 by the Bureau of Reclamation, created more than 5,000 surface acres of water.

Many historic figures have crossed through the Shadehill area. In 1823, Hugh Glass was attacked by a grizzly bear in this area, which is documented in the novel Lord Grizzly. George A. Custer, who led an expedition of 1,000 men into the region, camped near Shadehill in 1874.

Shadehill State Recreation Area Fees, Hours and Services
Shadehill is open year-round, 24 hours per day. A State Park entrance license is required: $5 per day, per vehicle or $23 for an annual pass.  more...

Shadehill State Recreation Area Activities
Shadehill State Recreation Area offers a wide range of activities for visitors young and old alike. more...

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