Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus - Sioux Falls

Game, Fish & Parks Outdoor Campus - Sioux Falls The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls is your portal to a lifetime of outdoor adventures. Visit us anytime at The Outdoor Campus and bring your family and friends.
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GFP provides sustainable outdoor recreational opportunities through responsible management of our state’s parks, fisheries, and wildlife by fostering partnerships, cultivating stewardship, and safely connecting people with the outdoors. Through the careful guidance of staff and volunteers, you will find yourself drawn into activities you had never considered: hunting and fishing, cross-country skiing, shooting a bow and arrow, cooking wild game in a Dutch oven, gardening for butterflies, and much more. If you do, don't be surprised if we reel you in. We have a corps of over 150 volunteers to help us welcome and instruct our visitors. The Outdoor Campus' mission is to provide education about outdoor skills, wildlife, conservation and management practices of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to all ages in order to preserve our outdoor heritage. Please like and follow this page to stay up to date on POP up programs, TOC news and all manner of other updates.

Ready to try something new at the archery range?Join Outdoor Campus intern Anthony on Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00–7...
09/10/2026

Ready to try something new at the archery range?

Join Outdoor Campus intern Anthony on Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00–7:30 PM for How to Shoot a Recurve Bow! Anthony will share his passion for archery and introduce you to the basics of shooting a recurve bow.

We’ll start inside before heading down to the archery range, where participants will have the opportunity to shoot our recurve bows at a variety of targets and distances.

Whether you’re new to archery or want to try a different style of bow, this is a great chance to learn, practice, and have some fun!

Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Register: https://tinyurl.com/y3n7ajjz

🎣 Ready to start chasing walleye?If you’re looking to get started with walleye fishing, Intro to Walleye Fishing is the ...
09/09/2026

🎣 Ready to start chasing walleye?

If you’re looking to get started with walleye fishing, Intro to Walleye Fishing is the class for you! This two-part series will cover the basics of walleye fishing, from different types and techniques to the equipment you’ll need for success.

Then it’s time to put those new skills to work! On Day 2, the class will meet at Twin Lakes in Humboldt to get on the water and practice what you’ve learned under the guidance of your instructor.

All equipment will be provided, so just bring yourself and your enthusiasm for fishing!

Must be able to attend both dates.

Dates & Times: Thursday, September 24 | 6:00-7:30 PM & Friday, September 25 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Ages: 8 and up; youth must be accompanied by an adult
Register: https://tinyurl.com/yhyur733

Excited to be at WelcomeFest 2026 at Dakota Wesleyan University!Swing by the Outdoor Campus booth and chat with us about...
09/08/2026

Excited to be at WelcomeFest 2026 at Dakota Wesleyan University!

Swing by the Outdoor Campus booth and chat with us about the variety of fun opportunities and Summer Internship Opportunities we will have!

📸 Trail Camera Tuesday! 📸
09/08/2026

📸 Trail Camera Tuesday! 📸

🧭 Ready to put your navigation skills to the test?Whether you’re brand new to orienteering or ready to take your skills ...
09/07/2026

🧭 Ready to put your navigation skills to the test?

Whether you’re brand new to orienteering or ready to take your skills a little further, we have two upcoming classes to help you find your way!

🟩 Orienteering 1.0 🟩
Start with the basics! Learn map-reading skills while exploring our permanent orienteering course. It’s a great way to get outside, exercise your body, and challenge your mind, all while learning a new skill.

Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Ages: All ages; youth must be accompanied by an adult
Register: https://tinyurl.com/Orienteering01

🟦 Orienteering 2.0 🟦
Ready for the next step? Build on your map-reading skills by learning how to use a compass, record bearings, and measure your pace. This class takes your navigation skills to the next level!

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Ages: 12 and up; youth must be accompanied by an adult
Register: https://tinyurl.com/Orienteering2

Never tried orienteering? Start with 1.0! Already have the basics down? Jump into 2.0.

The Outdoor Campus–Sioux Falls and GFP Region 3 offices will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.We’ll resume n...
09/07/2026

The Outdoor Campus–Sioux Falls and GFP Region 3 offices will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day.

We’ll resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Enjoy the long weekend, get outside, and make the most of these last days of summer! ☀️🌿🎣

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

A huge thank you to the Department’s Fisheries staff for putting in these great fishing pods! These were put in to crea...
09/06/2026

A huge thank you to the Department’s Fisheries staff for putting in these great fishing pods!

These were put in to create more access for our program participants to aid in ease of casting (especially for some of our younger anglers).

🍁 Who’s ready for some fall birding? 🐦As the seasons change, the Outdoor Campus trails become a great place to spot both...
09/05/2026

🍁 Who’s ready for some fall birding? 🐦

As the seasons change, the Outdoor Campus trails become a great place to spot both our year-round feathered friends and birds passing through on their fall migration.

Join our naturalists on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00–11:30 AM for a morning of exploring the trails, looking for birds, and learning a little more about the species we might encounter along the way.

Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
Ages: Recommended for ages 8 and up; youth must attend with an adult
Register: https://tinyurl.com/469xubh8

Whether you already know your chickadees from your nuthatches or you’re just getting started, come see what we can find

🎣 Fishing time is family time!Looking for a fun way to introduce your little one to fishing? Fishing with the Littles is...
09/04/2026

🎣 Fishing time is family time!

Looking for a fun way to introduce your little one to fishing? Fishing with the Littles is back at the Outdoor Campus–Sioux Falls on Thursday, September 17!

This shortened fishing class is designed with our youngest anglers in mind. We’ll keep things basic, fun, and hands-on. Perfect for little ones with shorter attention spans and the parents, grandparents, or babysitters who bring them along. 🐟

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Ages: 3-5 year olds; youth accompanied by an adult
Register: https://tinyurl.com/muxk62d7

Check out this awesome upcoming event hosted at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run!Make sure to save the date on your ca...
09/04/2026

Check out this awesome upcoming event hosted at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run!

Make sure to save the date on your calendar: September 12 from 10am-3pm.

Address

4500 S Oxbow Avenue/Sertoma Park
Sioux Falls, SD
57106

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16053622777

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