Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 232-0873
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve is a nature area in Union County, in North Sioux City.
Things to do include stargazing, cross-country skiing, winter sports, historic sites, and archery.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open. | ||
Official wording
Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle park entrance license (daily or annual), resident/nonresident prices differ; Custer has its own 1-7 day license; Mickelson Trail per person.
Statewide fee rule from South Dakota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
South Dakota park passes
- Annual park entrance license — $40 resident / $60 nonresident. Vehicle entrance to all state parks and recreation areas Details
- Daily park entrance license — $10 resident / $15 nonresident. Daily vehicle entrance Details
- Custer State Park temporary license — $25 per vehicle / $20 per motorcycle (1-7 days). Custer State Park Details
- George S. Mickelson Trail pass — $5 daily / $20 annual per person Details
From the South Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
- Phone
- 1.800.710.2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
ArcheryHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnickingStargazingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Cross-country Ski Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Archery Range
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Playground(s)
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
- Visitor Center(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 272 Westshore Drive
McCook Lake, SD 57049 - Nearest town
- North Sioux City
- Coordinates
- 42.5391, -96.5282
- Phone
- (605) 232-0873
- AdamsNature@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
2 miles southwest of McCook Lake, Exit 4 off I-29
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Apr 11, 2025
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology