Farm Island Recreation Area

Farm Island Recreation Area
South Dakota State Recreation Area
Country  United States
State  South Dakota
County Hughes
Location Pierre, South Dakota
 - coordinates 44°20′45″N 100°16′48″W / 44.345921°N 100.279950°W / 44.345921; -100.279950
Area 1,800 acres (728 ha)
Established 1946
Management South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
Location of Farm Island Recreation Area in South Dakota
Website: Farm Island Recreation Area - SD GF&P

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]

References

  1. "Farm Island Recreation Area | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks". gfp.sd.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-03.
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