George S. Mickelson Trail
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $5 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 584-3896
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
George S. Mickelson Trail is a trail in Meade County, about 9 miles south of Sturgis.
Things to do include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, and historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Year-round from dawn to dusk.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily | $5 · person |
| Annual | $20 · person |
Official wording
Daily: $5 per person Annual: $20 per person
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.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodging Info
Lodging Info
Day-use park; no camping
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingWinter sportsCross-country skiingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingPicnickingSnowmobiling
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), Horse Trail(s)
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Recreation
- Horse 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 11361 Nevada Gulch Road
Lead, SD 57754 - Nearest town
- Sturgis — about 9 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2826, -103.4586
- Phone
- (605) 584-3896
- MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 15, 2026
- 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