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Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce, SD

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Oakwood Lakes State Park

A South Dakota state park on a chain of connected glacial lakes, offering water recreation, trails, and winter activities.

20247 Oakwood Drive, Bruce, SD 57220 · Bruce, SD

About Oakwood Lakes State Park

This state park sits among eight linked glacial lakes in eastern South Dakota. Visitors can swim, boat, fish, hike, and try winter pursuits such as ice fishing and cross-country skiing. Shaded campgrounds, cabins, horse camp sites, and picnic areas are available. The park also has a log cabin built in 1869 by an early settler, and the grounds were once used as a summer camp and a gathering place for American Indians.

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