Seasonal Update

Seasonal Update

Water: Water is on for the season in the park's campground and day-use areas.

Drinking Water: Water in the day-use and campground areas of the park is on for the season. Water is available year-round at the hydrant/fill station in the office parking lot.

Bathroom Facilities: Flush toilets are on throughout the park for the season. Flush toilets are available year-round in the visitor center. Vault toilets throughout the park are also available year-round.

Showers: Shower building is open for the season. These showers are handicapped accessible.

Dump Station: None in park.

Campgrounds: Camping is available year-round. In winter, two electric campsite are available in the horse camp. In 2013, camping will be available through October 20th.

Electric Sites: Park has 14 electric sites in main (Yellow Medicine) campground, and 5 in the horse camp.

Special Notes for RV Campers: Gravel spurs in the campground.

Reservations: Recommended for weekends and holidays. Reservations are not needed November 1 - April 1.

Contact Notes: Best time to contact the park:

Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office hours will vary. If no one is available, please leave a message.

Trail Notes: The park has 18 miles of hiking trails and 16 miles of horse trails. Horse trails in the park will close for the season when we have our first snowfall. In winter, the park maintains 2.25 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and 14 miles of snowmobile trails. Dog sledding and Skijoring is permitted on 14 miles of snowmobile trail during the week. The park also has a sliding hill. Winter visitors can warm up at the visitor center. Snowshoeing is permitted anywhere in the park except on groomed ski trails.

Season Rentals: Canoe rental is available during the summer season. Canoes rent for $10/half day and $20/day.