Bear Butte State Park 321 Highway 79, Sturgis, SD 57785, 605-347-5240, Rising 1,400 feet above the surrounding prairie, this park offers a variety of activities, including hiking and climbing. A visitor center is also on site and open from May 1st to Labor Day.

Casteel Game Farm RR 1 Box 57, Sturgis, SD 57788, Vale, 605-347-5596, Shooting preserve. Hunt on 1120 arces of farm ground with corn, grain sorghum, alfalfa, wheat, cattail sloughs, and shelterbelts. Traditional methods used. Hunters encouraged to bring their own dogs. Pheasant, Huagarian partridge, and grouse. more...