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Situated just eight miles south of Pierre in central South Dakota, the Fort Pierre National Grassland is an easily accessible recreational area for locals and visitors alike. You can go camping just about all over the Grasslands, but you will need to bring everything you need for dispersed camping as there are no campgrounds.

Horseback riding is probably the most popular activity during the summer and you may come across large herds of cattle and buffalo as you canter through the prairie. You can go wildlife watching at several prairie dog towns or see the mating rituals of grouse from the grouse hides. Game bird, prairie dog and deer hunting are all popular seasonal activities. Fishing is great all year round and ice fishing is a big draw in winter.

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