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]
| Farm Island Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
  Farm Island Recreation Area Location in South Dakota | |
| Location | Hughes County, South Dakota, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°20′45″N 100°16′48″W / 44.345921°N 100.28°W[1] |
| Area | 1,800 acres (730 ha)[2] |
| Established | 1946[2] |
| Administrator | South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks |
| Website | Official website  |
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 "Farm Island Recreation Area". South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- 1 2 "Farm Island Recreation Area Trails" (PDF). Trail Guide to South Dakota State Parks. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. 2002. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
External links
edit- Farm Island Recreation Area South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
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