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Newton Hills State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Nature of the Area
If youre interested in bird-watching, Newton Hills is definitely the place to be. More than 200 species of birds visit the area each year. White-tailed deer, marmots, rabbits, red and gray fox and squirrels are also found within the park. Wild Merriam turkeys have been transplanted into the park and are often seen during walks or drives.
Hunting is allowed within the park during designated seasons, but uncased bows and firearms are not allowed within the parks campgrounds.
Six-mile multi-use trail through dense oak and basswood forest. Woodland Trail is listed in the registry of National Recreation Trails.
Camping
A quiet, shady campground draws thousands of campers each year to Newton Hills. Campers can stay in the campground, or in one of five camping cabins. Also available is the parks Rent-A-Camper. For $65 a night, campers can stay in a camper complete with air-conditioning, fridge and stove.
After a day on the trail, horseback riders can head for the parks equestrian camp. The trail camp provides facilities for both day and overnight park users, which include vault toilets, water, large parking areas and day and overnight horse corrals.
If you are planning a family get-together, the park has 20 x 20 and 20 x 40 canopy tents available for rent. Please contact the park office for price/details.
More Info
Parks 523 E. Capitol Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3391 To contact Newton Hills State Park directly click here, or you can write or telephone Newton Hills State Park 28771 482nd Ave. Canton, SD
...ck a name on the map to learn more about an area or select from the alphabetical name listing below. ~ Park accommodations and features Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. Angostura...
...ormation on Newton Hills State Park in South Dakota, hiking, camping, boating, paddling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, summer music festival, history, what to see and do.
Newton Hills Concert Series 2003 more info.... 24th Annual August 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2003 Newton Hills State Park South of Canton, South Dakota more info.... South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music
11 of our South Dakota adventure 2002. (Back to Day 1) ====== July 10, 2002. Newton Hills State Park. Canton, S.D. ========== Were up bright and early this morning. No breakfast, no...
8 Mile Race Saturday, September 27th, 2003, 830 a.m. Newton Hills State Park, Canton, SD Sponsored By Sioux Falls Area Running Club, Newton Hills State Park, Canton Food Center, Scheels All
Area Attractions
Newton Hills hosts numerous folk music concerts in conjunction with the Friends of Traditional Music. One of the most popular concerts, the Sioux River Folk Festival, is held annually on the first weekend in August.
Nearby Attractions
Union Grove State Park, Beaver Creek Nature Area
Lake Alvin Recreation Area for swimming, boating and fishing
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Newton Hills State Park