Little Moreau Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 5 campsites
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 937-8413
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Dewey County, about 26 miles north of Eagle Butte, Little Moreau Recreation Area covers about 2,973 acres.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: 5 campsites, including 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, 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/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campsites - non-electrical | $16 · night |
Official wording
Campsites - non-electrical: $16 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
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
- Phone
- 1.800.710.2267
5 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis
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 5 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis | 5 | — |
Camping details from the park
5 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHuntingPicnickingCamping
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
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
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 16157 West Whitlock, Ste A
Gettysburg, SD 57442 - Nearest town
- Eagle Butte — about 26 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.3492, -101.0845
- Phone
- (605) 937-8413
- WhitlockRec@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
6 miles south of Timber Lake off SD Hwy 20
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Feb 19, 2025
- 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