Farm Island Recreation Area is a
state recreation area in
Hughes County,
South Dakota
South Dakota (; Sioux language, Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state in the West North Central states, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Lakota people, Lakota and Dakota peo ...
in the United States. It is named for Farm Island located in the
Missouri River, just downstream of
Pierre
Pierre is a masculine given name. It is a French form of the name Peter. Pierre originally meant "rock" or "stone" in French (derived from the Greek word πέτρος (''petros'') meaning "stone, rock", via Latin "petra"). It is a translation ...
, 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.
See also
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List of South Dakota state parks
The U.S. state of South Dakota operates 13 state parks, 43 recreation areas, 6 nature areas, and 1 trail, totaling approximately 96,000 acres. These sites are administered by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks.
These areas pr ...
References
External links
Farm Island Recreation Area - South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
Protected areas of Hughes County, South Dakota
Protected areas of South Dakota
State parks of South Dakota
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