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Things to do in Hot Springs, South Dakota (SD): The Best Nature & Parks
Hot Springs (Lakota: mni kȟáta; "hot water") is a city in and the county seat of Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,711. In addition, neighboring Oglala Lakota County contracts the duties of Auditor, Treasurer and Register of Deeds to the Fall River County authority in Hot Springs.
Restaurants in Hot Springs
1. Upper Chautauqua Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By marymZ7525NH
This is a pretty little sight for a picnic or a walk, with a river wandering through it and near historic Hot Springs.
2. The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 336 reviews
Preserving the land to provide a haven of hope for America's unwanted wild horses since 1988. The Sanctuary is closed to the public and tours are no longer available.
Reviewed By drcreten
We travelled from the Albany/Saratoga Springs region of New York to go to this sanctuary. We have 16 horses on our property in New York including 4 mustangs. This establishment helps preserve the wild mustang herds that are being taken off their lands by the BLM and sold or held in pens. They have approximately 700 horses that get to run relatively free on thousands of acres of range and mountains on their sanctuary. We took the 3 hour private guided tour of the facility and had a blast. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and informative answering any and all questions. She explained how the sanctuary was started, it's history and where many of the horses came from and how they are trying to preserve the horses heritage/lineages. The sanctuary also has a small gift shop that is well stocked for its size. All purchases go towards maintaining the land and horses so they can run free. I highly recommend taking one of the tours of this facility and making purchases at the gift shop to help them with their cause. The countryside is beautiful, and so are the horses- and very photogenic! Well worth the time and effort to get there.
3. Angostura Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Jlesquiv - Oak Ridge, United States
We stayed here in our camper and it was beautiful! The bathrooms were nice and the showers were clean too! You can rent bikes and possibly boats and jet skis. It was beautiful and we wish we had booked more nights here! The cascade campground is really far down so if that’s where you’re staying don’t get worried when you don’t see it for a while.
4. Cascade Falls and Swimming Hole
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
It is a small cascade fed by natural spring water with a swimming hole at the base of it. There is a pavilion and parking area next to it.
Reviewed By aspoe093 - Pierre, United States
This was a great place to bring the family. Very easy to swim and they have a nice little area where kids can go if they don't feel comfortable in the bigger part. This place was a great little gem, it's free, there is a nice picnic area and it's just an overall fun place to swim.
5. J.H. Keith Park and Whitney Preserve at Cascade Springs
6. Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 435 reviews
The world's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool. *NOT A HOT WATER SPRING* Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is consistently 87 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, the Lakota called it "Minnekahta" meaning "warm water." 5,000 gallons of water flow from the mineral springs every hour, completely refreshing the water in the pool numerous times every day. Evans Plunge Mineral Springs opened in 1890 and is the oldest attraction in the Black Hills. Currently owned & operated by the City of Hot Springs, Evans Plunge is proud to be open year round and offers both an indoor and an outdoor pool, plus a health club, which is included with admission!
Reviewed By F3209FKtonyb - Jacksonville, United States
A unique local experience. Truly refreshing swim. A huge pool with a variety of activities including lap swimming.
