Experience Outdoors in Deuel
Welcome Outdoor Men, Women & Youth to Deuel County!
South Dakota is renowned world-wide for its pheasant hunting. Pheasants are just part of the hunting package you can enjoy while in Deuel County. A variety of game animals in a variety of settings are offered in river bottoms, grasslands and the prairie coteau.
Small game, waterfowl, deer and turkey are only part of the fun and adventure for outdoor men and women in Deuel County.
Based on information obtained from South Dakota's Game, Fish and Parks; Deuel County should provide great hunting and fishing opportunites this fall. Read about The Prairie Coteau on our website as well!
Deuel communities will be ready and willing to assist you with all the services needed while visiting our area:
Find our Outside Recreation Brochure by clicking here
Stay in Deuel County!!
Lodging
Buffalo Ridge Resort
Experienced in hospitality, customer service and more, meet Andy and Liz. They are the new additions to Gary, SD and have purchased Buffalo Ridge Resort and Business Center. You need to see and experience this amazing resort that was innovated approximately 2008. Their website click here, and their historical case study to read more about it is: Plan on staying, eating if you're driving near or by, or just looking at their information. You won't believe this resort sits in East Central SD!
Great for Family Reunions,
Class Reunions or Hunting Groups!
Buffalo Ridge Resort is the area's premier destination. Located in Gary, South Dakota, on the campus of the former SD School for the Blind. Special Hunting Package and Romance Package available, as well as renting larger accommodations for larger groups.
Now also renting out the Third and Fourth Floor Family Suite! Complete with 16 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 large seating areas, a dining area and a full kitchen. This is great for family reunions, class reunions or hunting groups!
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Talking Waters Campground
Over 30 modern camping sites (RV and Tent), and countless tent only walk-insites surrounded by beautiful oak trees. Acres of rolling walking trails surround beautiful Lake Elsie, eastern SD's only spring-fed trout lake. Take a walk around Lake Elsie and you'll discover 2 waterfalls, sand beaches and babbling brooks.
Also available is a TeePee for rent.
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America's Best Value Inn & Suites
Manager: Mary DeSutter
Clear Lake, SD 57226
Pool Parties
Pool is also available for birthday, swim parties and gatherings!! Give us a call!
Business Description:
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites in Clear Lake offers the most value for your money and is your best choice within the East Central South Dakota area. We offer ideal accommodations and location whether you are in town for boating, hunting, and fishing, or simply passing through on your way to Minneapolis. Their goal is to provide our guests a great experience, not just a place to stay.when staying for business, pleasure, or just passing through. We offer clean spacious rooms, free continental breakfast, and in-room WiFi. All guest rooms include coffeemakers and flat panel cable TV with ESPN. and they'll be adding refrigerators and microwaves.
Take advantage of our extremely comfortable beds and relax while saving money year-round with our Kids Stay Free Policy (11 and under in parent’s room). For those guests that are in town on longer term corporate assignments or business trips we also offer special weekly and monthly rates, as well as direct billing options.
For your convenience our hotel is 100 percent smoke free. Relax or take a swim in our indoor pool. Pets are welcome, restrictions and charges may apply. We are centrally located approximately 5 minutes from Interstate 29 on Highway 15 and Highway 22.
We’ve Got You Covered from the time you hit the road until your head hits the pillow.
Guided Hunting
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For Dakota Ridge 605.874.2908
47618 173rd St.
Clear Lake, SD
Dakota Ridge Lodge is located near Clear Lake, SD and Watertown, SD.
The land around their pheasant farm encompasses over two thousand acres of prime hunting land in Eastern South Dakota.
South Dakota's Finest in Guided Pheasant Hunting
SOUTH DAKOTA PHEASANT HUNTS--STONE HILL
For an article on Will Stone in the GunDog Magazine click here.
Will and Fay Stone
215 Main Ave.
Gary, SD 57237
stohill@itctel.com
10 rooms all with private baths, air conditioning, 3 lounges areas with TV, 20 x 40 meeting/dining room with full furnished kitchen for your needs and use.
3 Single bed rooms- 2 rooms with queen bed, 1 room with XL double bed
7 Double bed rooms- 1 room includes 2 XL double and 1 twin bed
1 room with 1 double bed and 2 twin beds,
1 room with 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed
2 rooms with 2 XL double beds, 2 rooms with 1 queen bed and 1 double bed
AREA CAMPGROUNDS
City of Clear Lake
Contact the City for camping at the City Park. 605.874.2121
City Park is located on the north edge of the City of Clear Lake, near the Municipal Swimming Pool
- 18 camping sites with water and 30 amp electrical hookups
- Picnic table at each camping site
- Fire pits
- Restroom and shower facility at the swimming pool
- Dump station south of park
- Playground
- Lion’s picnic shelter (may be reserved by calling the City Office at 605.874.2121)
Camping fees for City of Clear Lake & Lake Ulven:
- $25 per day camping in a water, sewer and electrical hookup site
- $20 per day camping in a water and electrical hookup site
- $15 per day camping in a designated tent site
- Contact the City Office for extended stay rates
- No reservations taken – all sites are first come first serve
- Unsecured wireless internet at both parks
- Speed limit is 5 mph in both campgrounds
- Pets must be on a leash
- Clean up after pets
- Place all garbage and refuse in designated receptacles
- No noise after 11:00 p.m.
- Check out time is 4:00 p.m
Also a Handicap Dock is available
Lake Ulven
Ulven Park -- Located on the east side of Clear Lake
Lake Cochrane Recreation Area
Nestled between Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver is an 88-acre playground for campers, anglers, boaters and those who simply enjoy the outdoors. Both the quality of the park and the clear, spring-fed lake bring people to this area. Lake Cochrane was named for the area's first homesteader, Byron J. Cochrane, who settled on the south side of the lake in 1872. The area's rich farmlands and attractive setting soon attracted other homesteaders.
City of Toronto
(www.torontosd.com)
Sewer/water/electrical hookups
$15 per night (Price subject to change)
$10 per night after 7 nights. Reservations are accepted by e-mail to Toronto@itctel.com or by calling 605-794-2351
Guide to State Game Production Areas (GPAs) and Federal Waterfowl Production
The Following is a GUIDE to state Game Production Areas (GPAs) and federal Waterfowl Production. Areas (WPAs) in South Dakota was prepared to help sportsmen locate public hunting areas.
The following abbreviations are used to identify state and federal areas, area use and game species using them.
Upland Game .................................UG
Waterfowl .......................................WF
Big Game .......................................BG
Furbearers ......................................FB
Game Production Area ................GPA
Water Access ................................WA
Park Facilities ....................................P
Controlled Hunting .........................CH
Waterfowl Production Area ..........WPA
Refuge ..............................................R
GAME PRODUCTION AREAS
State Game Production Areas are owned and managed by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks for game production and public hunting. The GPAs are purchased at appraised value with hunting license revenues.
FISHING LOCATIONS:
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Briggs Lake |
100 acres |
Bullhead, Perch |
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Bullhead Lake |
341 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch, Walleye. |
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Clear Lake |
600 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch. |
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Fish Lake |
800 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch. |
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Ketchum Lake |
73 acres |
Northern Pike, Perch, Walleye. |
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Lake Alice |
1146 acres |
Northern Pike, Perch, Walleye. |
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Lake Cochrane |
366 acres |
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Perch, Walleye.Dock, Boat Ramp, Toilet. |
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Lake Oliver |
100 acres |
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Perch, Walleye. |
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Lonetree Lake |
200 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch. |
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Round Lake |
1040 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch. |
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School Lake |
400 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch. |
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South Coteau Lake |
320 acres |
Bullhead, Northern Pike, Perch. |
