Angostura and Sheps Canyon Recreation Areas

Angostura and Sheps Canyon Recreation Areas Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover's haven with breathtaking, scenic views.

Offering crystal clear waters, 36 miles of shoreline, and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state, the area boasts many water sports and summer fun activities. Park events can be found at:
http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/angostura/educational.aspx

Fees, hours and services can be found at:
http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/angostura/

One final week. One more reason to get outside.Adventure 250 wraps up on Labor Day, but there’s still time to squeeze in...
09/01/2026

One final week. One more reason to get outside.

Adventure 250 wraps up on Labor Day, but there’s still time to squeeze in another Angostura adventure, complete your remaining challenges and add to your point total.

This week, four winners across the state will each take home a Jackery 300W Portable Power Station. Reach the Adventure 250 Club, and you’ll also be entered into the grand prize drawings!

Will your final adventure take you to the beach, the trail or out on the water?

Sometimes camping calls for a tent. Other times, four walls and a real bed sound pretty wonderful.Angostura Recreation A...
09/01/2026

Sometimes camping calls for a tent. Other times, four walls and a real bed sound pretty wonderful.

Angostura Recreation Area has 15 one-room camping cabins with electricity, heating and air conditioning—giving you the outdoor experience with a little extra comfort. Need room for the whole crew? Nearby Sheps Canyon Recreation Area offers a three-bedroom group lodge that sleeps up to 12 and includes a full kitchen, dining area and four bathrooms. As well as a one-room camping cabin.

You can still spend your days outside exploring. You’ll just have a comfortable place waiting when the day is done.

Learn more about [camping cabins](https://gfp.sd.gov/camping-cabins/) and the [Sheps Canyon group lodge](https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/sheps-canyon-recreation-area/pages/42/), then [make your reservation](https://reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/).

08/31/2026

South Sheps (Lakeside Use Area) Boat Ramp is CLOSED

North Ramp and Hat Creek/ Horsehead Low Water Ramps are still open as of Monday August 31st.

Congratulations to Grace, our Week 13 Adventure 250 prize winner!Grace collected her Adventure 250 adventures at Angostu...
08/30/2026

Congratulations to Grace, our Week 13 Adventure 250 prize winner!

Grace collected her Adventure 250 adventures at Angostura Recreation Area and earned a GoPro HERO Bundle, sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota!

Grace received her prize at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, where she was congratulated by Game, Fish and Parks staff. Good Earth is a special place to explore South Dakota’s natural and cultural history, with scenic trails, native prairie, wildlife, and beautiful views along the Big Sioux River.

Angostura and Sheps Canyon Recreation Areas is a great place to make Adventure 250 memories, with beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. From time on the water to exploring the trails, there’s always another adventure to discover!

Adventure 250: Make Your History is all about exploring new places, trying new adventures, and earning points toward weekly prizes and exciting grand prize packages.
Only a couple weeks remain! There’s still time to get outside, complete your adventures, submit your activities, and put your name in the running for a weekly prize.
Grab your camera—or maybe your GoPro—and start making your history!
Learn more and participate today: gfp.sd.gov/history2026

As summer winds down, we start to say goodbye to our AMAZING campground hosts. They keep this place running smoothly and...
08/28/2026

As summer winds down, we start to say goodbye to our AMAZING campground hosts. They keep this place running smoothly and are often the first friendly faces our visitors meet. We can’t thank them enough for all their hard work and heart! 🌞💛
Denny and Jo - Cheyenne - 1st year - South Dakota
Jim and Stephanie - Cheyenne - 2nd year - Oregon (but call South Dakota home now!) Stephanie helps out in the office while Jim holds down the campground!
Clay - Cascade - 3rd year - South Dakota
Gregg - Cascade - 3rd year- North Carolina (but call South Dakota home now!)
Greg - Hat Creek - 5th year - Arizona
Chris, Meghan, Olivia, and Owen - Horsehead - 5th year - Nebraska
Floyd and Brenda - Horsehead - 3rd year - Nebraska
Bill and Kay - Sheps Canyon - 2nd year - South Dakota
Help us show them some love! Drop a “thank you” in the comments or share a fun memory you had with one of our hosts this season. 💛

The first night is for setting up camp, figuring out where everything went and finally getting dinner on the table.The s...
08/28/2026

The first night is for setting up camp, figuring out where everything went and finally getting dinner on the table.

The second night? That’s when vacation really begins.

Stay a second night at Angostura Recreation Area and give yourself time to slow down. Explore the trails, enjoy a quiet evening around camp or simply settle in without thinking about packing everything up again the next morning.

One night gets you there. Two nights let you truly enjoy it.

[Make your reservation](https://reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/) and stay a little longer at Angostura Recreation Area.

There’s more to Angostura than the shoreline.This Labor Day weekend, discover another side of the Recreation Area. Explo...
08/26/2026

There’s more to Angostura than the shoreline.

This Labor Day weekend, discover another side of the Recreation Area. Explore the trails, enjoy a picnic, spend a quiet afternoon at your campsite and stick around for one of those wide-open western South Dakota sunsets. It’s a chance to slow down, stretch your legs and enjoy the outdoors before summer slips away.

Make your camping reservation and spend the long weekend exploring Angostura: https://reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com/

Your weekend doesn’t need an itinerary.Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. Sleep a little later. Drink your coffe...
08/21/2026

Your weekend doesn’t need an itinerary.

Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. Sleep a little later. Drink your coffee by the water. Take the boat out, wander along the shoreline, read a few chapters or simply sit still long enough to enjoy the view.

At Angostura Recreation Area, there’s no need to rush from one activity to the next. Come settle in, slow down and let the weekend unfold at its own pace.

Your slower stay is waiting.

If you are one of the few lucky hunters to get a 27L tag, the lodge is still open for opening weekend for west river dee...
08/20/2026

If you are one of the few lucky hunters to get a 27L tag, the lodge is still open for opening weekend for west river deer! Bring the family for your hunting vacation!

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time for one more adventure—or 10.Adventure 250 continues through Septembe...
08/17/2026

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time for one more adventure—or 10.

Adventure 250 continues through September 6, giving you a few more weeks to get outside, explore South Dakota State Parks and earn points along the way.

At Angostura Recreation Area, become an Overlook Explorer by visiting the overlook and learning about the area’s history. Snap a group selfie with the park sign, submit your adventure and earn 10 points toward your Adventure 250 total.

Whether you’re chasing 250 points or simply looking for a reason to explore somewhere new, it’s not too late to take part.

Learn more, view the adventures and submit your photos at https://gfp.sd.gov/history2026/.

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13157 N. Angostura Road
Hot Springs, SD
57747

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