Good Earth 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
- Yes
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 213-1036
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Good Earth State Park is a park in Lincoln County, about 6 miles northeast of Harrisburg.
The park supports historic sites, winter sports, wildlife watching, fishing, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent 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 | 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 |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents
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 Day use park; no camping | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Day use park; no camping
Day use park; no camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingWinter sportsCamping
Trails
Hiking, Hiking Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Wi-Fi
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Visitor Center(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 26924 480th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 - Nearest town
- Harrisburg — about 6 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.4800, -96.6135
- Phone
- (605) 213-1036
- GoodEarth@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
From I-29 Exit 73 (Tea exit): • Head east on 271st Street, 9.4 miles • Turn north on 480th Avenue, 1.7 mile • The park entrance is on the east side of 480th Avenue From the intersection of 57th Street and Highway 11: • Head south on Hwy 11, 1 mile • Turn east on 269th Street, 2 miles • Turn south on 480th Avenue, .3 mile • The park entrance is on the east side of 480th Avenue
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
- 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