Entrance licenses for South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas in 2026 are now available for purchase. The license is valid through May 23, 2027.
An annual, resident park entrance pass is $40 for one, or $60 for two. The license provides admission to more than 60 state parks and recreation areas across South Dakota, but it does not cover camping fees.
State Parks Director Jeff VanMeeteren says state parks and recreation areas offer a variety of overnight options, from campsites to small cabins to modern lodging facilities. He says in 2026, state parks will be celebrating the America 250 initiative, which marks our country’s 250th birthday. They will highlight not just historic figures and facilities, but individual stories– your first time tent camping, learning to fish with grandpa, or teaching your kids to build a campfire.
Entrance licenses can be purchased:
- online at campsd.com,
- at local state park offices, or
- by calling 1-800-710-2267.
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