Farm Island Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 90 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 773-2885
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Farm Island Recreation Area is a 1,154-acre recreation area in Hughes County, about 3 miles southeast of Pierre.
Visitors come for stargazing, historic sites, winter sports, archery, and canoeing and kayaking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 90 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily (resident) | $10 · day |
| $15 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $15 |
| Annual (resident) | $40 · year |
| $60 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $60 |
| Campsites - electrical | $30 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · night |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Camping cabins: $60 per night
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites 2 campground with 90 campsites and 4 camping cabins | 90 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
2 campground with 90 campsites and 4 camping cabins
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
ArcheryBikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnickingWinter sportsStargazingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), Paved Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoe Rental, Canoeing, Kayak Rental, Kayaking, Paddleboard Rental, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout, Fish Cleaning Station(s), Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ 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
- Accessible trails
- Archery Range
- Boat Ramp Access
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Fish Cleaning Station(s)
- Fishing Access
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Paved Trail(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Swim Beach Access
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
- Warming Shelter(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1301 Farm Island Road
Pierre, SD 57501 - Nearest town
- Pierre — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.3459, -100.2799
- Phone
- (605) 773-2885
- FarmIsland@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
4 miles east of Pierre off SD Highway 34
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 24, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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