State Park

Union Grove State Park

Union County, South DakotaAbout 497 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$10 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
25 campsites
Official site
gfp.sd.gov(605) 987-2263

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Union County, about 12 miles northeast of Vermillion, Union Grove State Park covers about 497 acres.

Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 25 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, equestrian camping, and showers).

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkYear-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

ItemAmount
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
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)

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

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Campsites
25 campsites, including 4 horse campsites
25ElectricShowers—
Camping details from the park

25 campsites, including 4 horse campsites

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

BikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHorseback ridingPicnickingCamping

Trails

Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), Horse Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Flush toilets
  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • RV camping
  • Electric hookups
  • Equestrian camping

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ 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

  • Flush Toilets
  • Showers

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
30828 471st Avenue
Beresford, SD 57004
Nearest town
Vermillion — about 12 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
42.9202, -96.7853
Phone
(605) 987-2263
Email
NewtonHills@state.sd.us

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Directions from the park

11 miles south of Beresford off I-29, Exit 38

Nearby state parks

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
9.3 mi southwest (straight line)
Ponca State Park
20.9 mi south (straight line) · Nebraska
Newton Hills State Park
23.3 mi northeast (straight line)
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
29.4 mi southeast (straight line)
Stone State Park
30.1 mi southeast (straight line) · Iowa
Chief White Crane Recreation Area
34.5 mi west (straight line)
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
35.4 mi west (straight line)
Lake Alvin Recreation Area
36.8 mi north (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“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

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