Outdoor Recreation

Year Round Recreation

Miles and miles of biking trails throughout the city of Brookings provide entertainment for the entire family, while serious cyclists will enjoy the challenges offered by the area’s rolling prairie.

Water sports enthusiasts will find a myriad of possibilities, from jet skiing to canoeing, on the several area lakes and rivers. Lake Poinsett State Recreation area and Oakwood Lakes State Park both offer camping, hiking trails, and public lake access.

The Brookings area boasts seven quality golf courses that cater to both the novice as well as the seasoned player and provide a unique look at the Eastern South Dakota landscape.

Outdoor recreation doesn’t have to end when the snow flies in South Dakota—the winter months also provide excellent opportunities to appreciate the beauty of the area. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating, and ice fishing are popular winter activities in the area.