South Dakota
Planning to visit a South Dakota state park in 2026? Here’s how to get an annual pass.
Custer State Park named one of USA TODAY’s best scenic views
Explore Custer State Park in South Dakota, named one of USA TODAYs Most Treasured Views in America for 2025.
There are more than 60 state parks and recreation areas spread across South Dakota – and if you’re planning to visit in 2026, annual passes are already available.
The annual entrance licenses, valid from Oct. 1, 2025, to May 23, 2027, can be purchased online, by calling 1-800-710-2267 or at local state park offices. For residents, the price is $40 for one or $60 for two.
While it provides access to South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas, the license doesn’t cover the cost of camping.
“We have a variety of overnight options for everyone with campsites, camping cabins and modern lodging throughout the year,” Jeff VanMeeteren, state parks director, said in a news release.
In 2026, South Dakota’s state parks will celebrate a place in history as part of the America 250 initiative, which marks the country’s 250th birthday, the news release said.
Here’s more about the annual entrance license and your other options for visiting South Dakota’s state parks.
This new South Dakota video series shows what it’s like to herd buffalo in Custer State Park
Where do I put my annual South Dakota state parks entrance license?
The annual entrance license adhesive must be placed in the passenger-side corner of your windshield, within 3 inches of the bottom, according to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. The license is valid for everyone in the vehicle.
Are there other options for entering South Dakota state parks?
There are also daily entrance licenses available – $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents – at many state parks, though notably not at Custer State Park.
If you want one license for multiple vehicles, you can buy a transferable annual entrance license. It costs $90, but comes in the form of a hang tag that can be moved between different vehicles.
How does South Dakota use the fees collected at state parks?
All of the fees collected at South Dakota’s state parks “play an important role” in daily operations, Game, Fish and Parks says. The sale of park entrance licenses and camping fees make up more than two-thirds of the funding used to run state parks and recreation areas and “provide comfortable and enjoyable facilities and recreation opportunities,” according to the agency’s website.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 30, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 30 drawing
01-27-35-44-52, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 30 drawing
05-08-09-11-15, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 05
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from May 30 drawing
04-06-07-22-23
Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 30 drawing
05-14-22-28-30, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
google-site-verification: google9919194f75dd62c5.html
The South Dakota State baseball team is fighting for its season today against Arizona State in the Lincoln Regional. The game is set for 2 p.m.
The No. 4 Jackrabbits (24-32) lost 4-1 to No. 1 Nebraska in the opening game. No. 3 Arizona State lost a 706 heartbreaker to No. 2 Ole Miss in the opening round in 14 innings. The game took nearly 5.5 hours and ended around 1:20 a.m.
Here’s how to watch South Dakota State’s win-or-go-home game.
Watch South Dakota State baseball vs … on ESPN+
South Dakota State vs. Arizona State baseball stream, radio
Stream: ESPN+
Radio: KJJQ 910 AM
South Dakota State vs. Arizona State time today
- Date: Saturday, May 30
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
- Location: Haymarket Park in Lincoln, Nebraska
South Dakota State vs. Arizona State prediction
Paul Cifonelli, Argus Leader: This was always a tough draw for South Dakota State, as I thought this was the toughest regional in the country. At worst it’s the third toughest, with Chapel Hill and College Station in contention.
The Jackrabbits do have an advantage since Arizona State and Ole Miss went at it until after 1 a.m. Both teams stressed their pitching staffs, and every at bat required intense focus. The problem is South Dakota State doesn’t have the same top-end pitching these other teams do.
If Drew McDowell pitches, the Jacks might have a shot here. Otherwise they’ll have to win a slugfest, and I just don’t like those odds.
Prediction: Arizona State 8, South Dakota State 3
-
Pittsburg, PA1 minute agoI Need a Pridefest Buddy – Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
-
Augusta, GA7 minutes agoDocumentary premiere sheds light on Augusta homelessness, poverty
-
Washington, D.C14 minutes agoHow the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections
-
Cleveland, OH17 minutes ago1 dead, 1 in critical condition after Cleveland shooting: EMS
-
Austin, TX21 minutes agoTexas Baseball Proved It’s a Legit Contender In The Race To Omaha Against Tarleton State
-
Alabama29 minutes agoTennessee football will be chasing different teams for SEC supremacy | Adams
-
Alaska31 minutes agoReporting From Alaska- Elstun W. Lauesen II
-
Arizona37 minutes agoFederal immigration lawsuits reach record highs
