Fort Sisseton Historic State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 14 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 910-4465
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Sisseton Historic State Park is a park in Marshall County, about 14 miles southeast of Britton.
The park supports historic sites, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 14 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 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
Open 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 |
| Campsites - non-electrical | $16 · 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 Campsites - non-electrical: $16 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 14 campsites and 3 camping cabins (each sleeps 6 people) | 14 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
14 campsites and 3 camping cabins (each sleeps 6 people)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping Cabins
Camping Cabins
Fort Sisseton has three rustic-style camping cabins that each sleep six people available for reservations.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingWinter sportsCamping
Trails
Hiking, Hiking Trail(s)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoe Rental, Canoeing, Kayak Rental, Kayaking, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout, Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Paved Trail(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Visitor Center(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 11907 434th Avenue
Lake City, SD 57247 - Nearest town
- Britton — about 14 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.6594, -97.5283
- Phone
- (605) 910-4465
- FortSisseton@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Hwy 20 to Hwy 25, follow it all the way to Eden. Turn into town (Broadway Ave/122nd St) and keep going west 5 miles. Turn north on 434th Ave and go 3 miles. You will see the fort on your left. Use north entrance.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 6, 2025
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology