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Farm Island Recreation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 Google reviews · Running trail in Pierre, South Dakota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Farm Island Recreation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterfront green space with a public beach, playgrounds, multi-use trails & a campground.
What runners say about Farm Island Recreation Area
“The campgrounds are very nice, well maintained and most spots are fairly spacious.”
“It was a beautiful evening sitting by the water.”
“The rest of the park is great, fishing, river swimming, biking trails, boating, and quiet.”
I want to give this place 5 stars but the rv park is electric only. The rest of the park is great, fishing, river swimming, biking trails, boating, and quiet. This place is nice. Only downside is for out of stater who must pay a 15$ a day or 60$ a season in addition to the 30$ a night.
A delightful find! Campground is just a short drive East of Pierre and is located on a lake. Quiet and serene. Has awesome walking/running trails and large open areas. We had a back-in space #18 next to the lake that had 30amp electrical.
Great place for not only camping but also swimming, fishing, geocaching, hiking, photography, and just all around enjoying yourself! Some of the warmest waters around the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area. One of the best places I know for panfish. Some awesome geocaches can be found out this way.
The campgrounds are very nice, well maintained and most spots are fairly spacious. A bit disappointed in the island trails. The main loops are great, but did not expect the loops to the ruins to be mere foot paths.
Trail conditions & character
“The Campground is very well-maintained and the restrooms were spotless clean.”
“The rest of the park is great, fishing, river swimming, biking trails, boating, and quiet.”
“It was a beautiful evening sitting by the water.”
Plan your run at Farm Island Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegfp.sd.gov
- Phone+1 605-773-2885
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