Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area

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Location: 4 miles east of Pierre off SD 34.
Facilities: 90 modern campsites (76 with electrical hookups, 1 @di), 2 cabins, picnic areas, picnic shelters (é), comfort stations with showers, hiking trails, boat ramps, boat rentals, fishing dock (é), beach, fish cleaning station, historic site, visitor center, amphitheater, playgrounds, warming house.
Activities: Camping, boating, canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, water-skiing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, sledding, disc golf, interpretive programs.
Special Features: The park is located on the Missouri River and includes an island nature area, which provides an outdoor classroom for visitors. Ties to the Lewis and Clark expedition are detailed in the Lewis and Clark Family Center.
Address: 1301 Farm Island Rd
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605-773-2885;
Web: www.sdgfp.info/Parks/Regions/OaheSharpe/FarmIsland.htm
Size: 1,800 acres.

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