LaFramboise Island Nature Area
- 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) 773-2885
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
LaFramboise Island Nature Area is a 587-acre natural area in Hughes County, in Fort Pierre.
Visitors come for stargazing, cross-country skiing, winter sports, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
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
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnickingStargazing
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Cross-country Ski Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
✓ 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
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Fort Pierre
- Coordinates
- 44.3612, -100.3624
- Phone
- (605) 773-2885
- FarmIsland@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Southwest side of the city of Pierre
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 1, 2022
- 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