Steady state park and recreation area usage so far this year; GFP giving short term boat slip rentals a try at Spring Creek Recreation Area

In spite of having several rainy days, use of South Dakota state park and recreation areas has been good so far in 2024.

That’s according to state Game, Fish and Parks Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeeteren.

VanMeeteren says park admission pass sales are up about 12%.

VanMeeteren says GFP staff are giving something a little different a try this summer in regards to boat slips at the Spring Creek Recreation area north of Pierre and Fort Pierre.

Daily licenses sales were up 23% and VanMeeteren says they are largely driven by weather conditions.