Farm Island Recreation Area
State recreation area in South Dakota, United States
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Farm Island Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Hughes County, South Dakota in the United States. It is named for Farm Island located in the Missouri River, just downstream of Pierre, the state capitol. The island is now connected to the main shore via a causeway. The area is popular for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and other water-based recreational opportunities.[1]
| Farm Island Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hughes County, South Dakota, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°20′45″N 100°16′48″W[1] |
| Area | 1,800 acres (730 ha)[2] |
| Established | 1946[2] |
| Administered by | South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks |
| Website | Official website |