Gettysburg West Whitlock State Recreation Area (hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, bird watching, canoeing, cross-country skiing, historic site). 16157A West Whitlock Rd. From Gettysburg, take US 212 west 18 miles. 605-765-9410
Platte Snake Creek State Recreation Area (swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, picnicking). 35316 SD Hwy. 44. From Platte, take SD 44 west 14 miles. 605-337-2587
Pierre West Bend State Recreation Area (swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, picnicking). 1301 Farm Island Rd. From Pierre, take SD 34 southeast 35 miles. 605-773-2885