Newton Hills State Park
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Location | Lincoln, South Dakota, United States |
Coordinates | 43°13′28″N 96°34′38″W / 43.22444°N 96.57722°W |
Area | 1,063 acres (4.30 km2) |
Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m)[1] |
Named for | early settler William Newton |
Governing body | South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks |
Website | Newton Hills State Park |
Newton Hills State Park is a South Dakota state park in Lincoln County, South Dakota in the United States. The park is 1,063 acres (430 ha) and sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet (399 m).[1] Newton Hill State Park is open for year-round recreation including camping, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating. It is 12 miles (19 km) east of Interstate 29 and south of Canton.[2]
History
Newton Hill State Park is named for William Newton who was one of the first European American settlers to make a home in the area.
Some of the first people to live in the area were Native Americans from the
Recreation
Newton Hills State Park is open for year-round recreation. Cabins and the group lodge are available to rent all year. The campground is open on a limited basis but the shower facilities are closed during the late fall, through winter and into early spring.[2] The 108 of the 118 campsites have electric hook-ups.[3] Restrooms facilities including showers are provided in a central location. The cabins are ADA accessible and are equipped with heating, air conditioning and furnishings.[6] Several miles of trails are found in Newton Hills State Park, including horse and mountain bike trails. The trails are open during the winter months for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.[3]
Lake Lakota is open to fishing, swimming and boating. The common game fish are perch, bass, catfish and a variety of panfish. Newton Hills State Park is open to hunting. White-tailed deer and wild turkey may be taken with a bow and arrow.[2] Other animals seen in the park include marmots, rabbits, squirrels and foxes. These animals are protected within the park.[2]
Entertainment
Newton Hills State Park has become a prime location for various
References
- ^ a b "Newton Hills State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. February 13, 1980. Retrieved August 22, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Newton Hills State Park". South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Newton Hills State Park". outdoorplaces.com. Retrieved August 25, 2010.
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- ^ "St. Joseph History — Jesse James". St. Joseph, Missouri. Archived from the original on January 24, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ^ "Cabins". South Dakota Fish, Game and Parks. Retrieved August 24, 2010.