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What campers say

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area is a quiet, secluded spot with established campsites, mowed fields, trails, a playground and a disc-golf course, making it suitable for low-key camping, birding and short hikes. Several visitors note the lake is dry and water activities are not available; there are also reports of no showers and some facilities being locked seasonally. Opinions on site upkeep vary: some found the park clean and well maintained while others described older campsites. One visitor reported staff removed personal items from a site and poor follow-up from park management, so confirm policies and services before you go.

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📖 About This Campground

Melting glaciers carved the valley of Hiddenwood Creek. Traditionally, this area was home for several American Indian tribes. Early explorers crossed this area on their way between Big Stone Lake and the Rocky Mountains. The first European settlers named the area because no trees were visible on the vast prairie until they reached the crest of the hills overlooking the valley. In 1927, the Department of Game and Fish used a new technique called an earthen dam to make Lake Hiddenwood, one of the first artificial lakes in South Dakota. The park was closed in May of 2018 after a flood washed out the dam and the park entrance. In summer of 2022 the park entrance road was redone. The 1927 dam has not been rebuilt. The park is great for hiking, picnics, and primitive camping.

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