Nestled on the shores of Shadehill Reservoir, the park offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy land- and water-based activities. The reservoir is one of western South Dakota’s few large lakes.

Camping/Cabins/Lodge
Shadehill offers 52 electrical campsites and two camping cabins. The two-bedroom lodge is a favorite of large groups, particularly of families and groups of hunters or anglers. The lodge is furnished. Guests need only to bring personal items and food.


Across the reservoir, the Hugh Glass Lakeside Use Area offers 13 non-electrical primitive campsites for horse campers on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Recreation: Camping. Cabins. Boating. Fishing. Historical interest. Horseback riding. Horseshoes. Four picnic areas and two picnic shelters. Playground. Swimming. Volleyball.

• Swimming/Beaches: One beach. No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.

• Fishing/Boating: Fish cleaning station. Three boat ramps. Walleye, smallmouth bass, crappies and others. License required.