State Parks

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Hartford Beach State Park

Big Stone Lake provides the setting for this popular camping and picnic area nestled in the shade of a native wooded forest.

Runoff from melting glaciers 10,000 years ago created the river Warren. A section of the river is known today as Big Stone Lake. Rugged rock-strewn bluffs and scenic timbered shorelines surround Hartford Beach.

In 1678, French explorers from Montreal and Quebec came searching and found fur-bearing animals. An excellent trading business with area American Indians prompted the English to claim the area.

Activities

Birdwatching
Boating
Camping
Disc Golf
Fishing
Hiking
Historical interest
Horseshoes
Snowmobiling
Swimming
Volleyball

Fees

Daily: $6 per vehicle
Annual: $30 first vehicle | $15 for second vehicle | $65 transferable license
Campsites - electrical: $19
Camping Cabins: $40 per night

Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 87 campsites and 4 cabins (each sleep 4 people)

Directions:

15 miles north of Milbank off SD Highway 15

Nearest Town: Corona

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.CAMP (2267).

Maps

Contact Info

Hartford Beach State Park
13672 Hartford Beach Road
Corona, SD 57227
605.432.6374
Email: Hartford@state.sd.us

Amenities

Beach
Boat Ramp
Campground
Camping cabins
Drinking water
Dump station
Fish cleaning station
Fishing pole checkout
Flush toilets/showers
Game checkout
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Vault toilets
Warming shelter

Park Rating

ADA / Accessible

Camping Cabins
Camping Site
Fishing Dock
Picnic Shelter
Showers

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 45.40219
Longitude: -96.67307