Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Siouxland Snowmobile Trail takes riders over 120 miles of snowmobile trails located near some of South Dakota’s major cities, including Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, Coleman, Hartford and Madison. Use these generally well-maintained trails from October to late spring, depending on trail conditions. Since this trail is also an active birding trail, visitors often see different types of birds and other wildlife.
Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association
1101 Broadway, Suite 113
Yankton, SD 57078
888-353-7382
southeastsouthdakota.com
Big Sioux Recreation Area is located near Brandon, and the trail follows along the shore of Big Sioux River. Travelers will go through tall grass prairie and some dense woodlands. Snowmobilers enjoy a warming house open during the winter. Amenities include restrooms, picnic spots, water, campsites, cabins, showers and dump stations. Nearby activities include a playground, disc golf course, canoe boat launch, games, archery range and snowshoe rentals. The campground can accommodate pull-behinds, campers and RVs, and many of these spots have full or partial shade. Also find a spot specifically designated for non-profit groups.
Big Sioux Recreation Area
410 Park Avenue
Brandon, SD 57005
605-582-7243
gfp.sd.gov
The Black Hills Snowmobile Trails offers over 350 miles of trails specifically groomed for snowmobiles. Find these trails generally well-marked and easy to follow. Snowmobile through the Lead-Deadwood Region or near Bear Mountain and on certain open sections of the Needle Highway. Visitors should devote at least a half a day for these extensive trails, which have the potential for even longer trips. Find long-term parking areas available if you plan to stay for several days, but notify a ranger of your presence. Snowmobiles licenses are required, and other over-the-road vehicles like ATVs and OHVs are not permitted.
Black Hills Trail Office
11361 Nevada Gulch Road
Lead, SD 57754-9801
605-584-3896
gfp.sd.gov