State Parks

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West Bend Recreation Area

Excellent walleye and small mouth bass fishing is supported by a relatively stable lake level and cool water temperatures. With most fishing done from boats, the protected marina offers convenient boat launching, regardless of the wind direction. In the autumn, hunters use this as a base camp to hunt pheasants and Canada geese.

West Bend Recreation Area is one of the SD State Parks along the Lewis and Clark Trail.

Boat and camper storage is available at West Bend Recreation Area between April 30 and September 30. Call 605.773.2885 for more information. Reserve a storage spot online or by calling 1.800.710.2267.

Activities

Birdwatching
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Historical interest

Fees

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

Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 120 campsites and 4 cabins (each sleeps 4 people)

Directions:

35 miles southeast of Pierre off SD Highway 34

Nearest Town: Harrold

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

West Bend Recreation Area
22154 West Bend Road
Harrold, SD 57536
605.773.2885
Email: WestBend@state.sd.us

Amenities

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

ADA / Accessible

Camping Cabins
Camping Site
Picnic Shelter

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 44.17075
Longitude: -99.72102