Recreation Area

Walker's Point Recreation Area

Lake County, South DakotaAbout 9 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$10 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
42 campsitesAlso cabins
Official site
gfp.sd.gov(605) 256-5003

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

Overview

In Lake County, about 5 miles southeast of Madison, Walker's Point Recreation Area covers about 9 acres.

The park supports surfing, stargazing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and hunting in season. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 42 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.

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
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 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

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
42 campsites and 2 camping cabins
42ElectricShowers—
Camping details from the park

42 campsites and 2 camping cabins

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

Things to do

BikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHuntingPicnickingWinter sportsStargazingSwimmingSurfingCamping

Trails

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

Swimming

Swimming

Boating and paddling

Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)

Fishing

Fishing, Fish Cleaning Station(s), 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
  • Playground

Water

  • Swimming beach
  • Boat ramp
  • Fishing pier
  • 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)
  • Fishing Access
  • Fishing Pier(s)
  • Flush Toilets
  • 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
6431 Walker's Point Drive
Wentworth, SD 57075
Nearest town
Madison — about 5 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
43.9568, -97.0286
Phone
(605) 256-5003
Email
WalkersPoint@state.sd.us

Google Maps directionsApple Maps

Directions from the park

9 miles southeast of Madison off SD Hwy 19

Nearby state parks

Lake Herman State Park
7 mi west (straight line)
Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
26.2 mi south (straight line)
Palisades State Park
31.6 mi southeast (straight line)
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
32.4 mi northwest (straight line)
Split Rock Creek State Park
33.2 mi east (straight line) · Minnesota
Oakwood Lakes State Park
34.1 mi north (straight line)
Big Sioux Recreation Area
34.2 mi southeast (straight line)
Beaver Creek Nature Area
36.7 mi southeast (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

Report a correction for this park