Newton Hills 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
- 126 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 987-2263
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Lincoln County, about 17 miles southeast of Harrisburg, Newton Hills State Park covers about 985 acres.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 126 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, equestrian camping, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
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 30, 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 |
| Modern cabins | $185 · night |
| Group lodge | $280 · 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 (tent only) Camping cabins: $60 per night Modern cabins: $185 per night Group lodge: $280 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 126 campsites, 10 horse campsites, 11 camping cabins, modern cabin, and 2 group lodges. | 126 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
126 campsites, 10 horse campsites, 11 camping cabins, modern cabin, and 2 group lodges.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Modern Lodging
Modern Lodging
The modern lodging accommodations at Newton Hills offer increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
Things to do
BikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCross-country skiingFishingGeocachingHorseback ridingHuntingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Cross-country Ski Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), Horse Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayak Rental, Kayaking, Paddleboard Rental, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout, Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
- Bike rentals
✓ 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)
- Campsite(s)
- Group Lodge
- Showers
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 28767 482nd Avenue
Canton, SD 57013 - Nearest town
- Harrisburg — about 17 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.2190, -96.5702
- Phone
- (605) 987-2263
- NewtonHills@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
6 miles south of Canton off County Road 135 From I-29: Exit 56, 12 miles east on County Road 140, 1/4 mile north
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026; page says updated Aug 24, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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