The Outdoor Campus - West

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The purpose of the facility is to provide outdoor education experiences to youth and adults throughout western South Dakota and to serve as the headquarters for the Wildlife Division staff of the western South Dakota region.

The Outdoor Campus' mission is to provide education about outdoor skills, wildlife, conservation and management practices of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to all ages in order to preserve our outdoor heritage.

Winter Hours:

Monday: 8 am - 5 pm

Tuesday: 8 am - 5 pm

Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm

Thursday: 8 am - 5 pm

Friday: 8 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday: closed

Closed holidays

Our 32 acres of trails and habitats are available to explore seven days a week, from dawn until dark.


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Check out some of our incredible features and exhibits in our photo gallery.

Programs

Want to see what programs are coming up? Check out our our Summer Program Brochure. We have lots of fun things going on in June, July and August!

GO ONLINE HERE to sign up or check class availability. Review a step-by-step how-to for tips on a smooth registration process.

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The Outdoor Campus West
4130 Adventure Trail
Rapid City, SD 57702

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Driving Directions

 

605.394.2310
tocwest@state.sd.us

You can help support The Outdoor Campus - West project!

To donate to the project, contact
South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation
Dick and Sue Brown, Development Directors
24866 Rocky Road
Custer, SD 57730
605.673.4017
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