Palisades State Park
Also known as Palisades Recreational Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 111 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 773-6245
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Minnehaha County, about 2 miles south of Garretson, Palisades State Park covers about 167 acres.
Visitors come for rock climbing, stargazing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. For overnight stays there are 111 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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 |
| Campsites - electrical | $30 · night |
| Campsites - non-electrical | $16 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · 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
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 2 campgrounds, 111 campsites, 10 camping cabins and a group lodge | 111 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
2 campgrounds, 111 campsites, 10 camping cabins and a group lodge
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Modern Lodging
Modern Lodging
The group lodge at Palisades offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCanoeing and kayakingFishingGeocachingHikingHistoric sites and toursHuntingPicnickingRock climbingStargazingCamping
Trails
Hiking, Hiking Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Boating and paddling
Canoeing, Kayaking
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Lodge
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 48422 256th St
Garretson, SD 57030 - Nearest town
- Garretson — about 2 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.6876, -96.5172
- Phone
- (605) 773-6245
- PalisadesPark@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
10 miles north of I-90, Brandon Exit 406
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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Public Lands Institute - Palisades State Park - 001.tif — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Public Lands Institute
“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