Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area
Farm Island Recreation Area
Location in South Dakota
LocationHughes County, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates44°20′45″N 100°16′48″W / 44.345921°N 100.28°W / 44.345921; -100.28[1]
Area1,800 acres (730 ha)[2]
Established1946[2]
Administered bySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
WebsiteOfficial website

Farm Island Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Hughes County, South Dakota in the United States. It is named for Farm Island located in the Missouri River, just downstream of Pierre, the state capitol. The island is now connected to the main shore via a causeway. The area is popular for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and other water-based recreational opportunities.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Farm Island Recreation Area". South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Farm Island Recreation Area Trails" (PDF). Trail Guide to South Dakota State Parks. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. 2002. Retrieved November 25, 2025.