Shadehill Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 85 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 374-5114
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Shadehill Recreation Area is a recreation area in Perkins County, about 13 miles south of Lemmon.
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, winter sports, archery, and canoeing and kayaking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 85 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers 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 November 30 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and other water systems may be closed. Contact the park for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open. | ||
Official wording
Year-round. Between November 30 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and other water systems may be closed. Contact the park 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 |
|---|---|
| Daily (resident) | $10 · day |
| $15 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $15 |
| Annual (resident) | $40 · year |
| $60 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $60 |
| Campsites - electrical | $30 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · night |
| Group lodge | $300 · night |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Camping cabins: $60 per night Group lodge: $300 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 85 campsites with 7 camping cabins and a group lodge | 85 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
85 campsites with 7 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 Shadehill offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
Things to do
ArcheryBikingHikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingHuntingPicnickingSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingWinter sports
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Archery Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fish Cleaning Station(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
- Fish cleaning station
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
- Boat Ramp Access
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Fish Cleaning Station(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Lodge
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Swim Beach Access
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 19150 Summerville Road
Shadehill, SD 57638 - Nearest town
- Lemmon — about 13 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.7611, -102.2185
- Phone
- (605) 374-5114
- Shadehill@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
12 miles south of Lemmon off SD Hwy 73
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 19, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
“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