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| State Park Overview: |
 | Glaciers created this narrow strip of rolling hills and forest that is part of the geological formation called the Coteau des Prairie, which extends along the eastern boundary of South Dakota. At its highest point, the Coteau rises to more than 2,000 feet above sea level. Artifacts and burial mounds found near the park indicate that a Woodland Indian Culture inhabited this region between 300 B.C. and 900 A.D. The area's unique dark forest, amidst a vast open prairie, has prompted many recent legends, including of buried gold, robbers' hideouts and horse thieves. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| If you're interested in bird-watching, Newton Hills is definitely the place to be. More than 200 species of birds visit the area each year. White-tailed deer, marmots, rabbits, red and gray fox and squirrels are also found within the park. Wild Merriam turkeys have been transplanted into the park and are often seen during walks or drives.
Hunting is allowed within the park during designated seasons, but uncased bows and firearms are not allowed within the park's campgrounds.
Six-mile multi-use trail through dense oak and basswood forest. Woodland Trail is listed in the registry of National Recreation Trails. |
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| Camping: |
| A quiet, shady campground draws thousands of campers each year to Newton Hills. Campers can stay in the campground, or in one of five camping cabins. Also available is the park's Rent-A-Camper. For $65 a night, campers can stay in a camper complete with air-conditioning, fridge and stove.
After a day on the trail, horseback riders can head for the park's equestrian camp. The trail camp provides facilities for both day and overnight park users, which include vault toilets, water, large parking areas and day and overnight horse corrals.
If you are planning a family get-together, the park has 20' x 20' and 20' x 40' canopy tents available for rent. Please contact the park office for price/details. |
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| Newton Hills - ... Parks 523 E. Capitol Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 773-3391 To contact Newton Hills State Park directly click here, or you can write or telephone: Newton Hills State Park 28771 482nd Ave. Canton, SD ... | | Listing of SD State Parks & Recreation Areas - Click a name on the map to learn more about an area or select from the alphabetical name listing below. ~ Park accommodations and features Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. Angostura... | | Newton Hills State Park - South Dakota - OutdoorPlaces.Com - Information on Newton Hills State Park in South Dakota, hiking, camping, boating, paddling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, summer music festival, history, what to see and do. | | South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music - ... Newton Hills Concert Series 2003 more info.... 24th Annual August 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2003 Newton Hills State Park South of Canton, South Dakota more info.... South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music ... | | Race Entry - ... 8 Mile Race Saturday, September 27th, 2003, 8:30 a.m. Newton Hills State Park, Canton, SD Sponsored By: Sioux Falls Area Running Club, Newton Hills State Park, Canton Food Center, Scheels All ... |
| Area Attractions: |
| Newton Hills hosts numerous folk music concerts in conjunction with the Friends of Traditional Music. One of the most popular concerts, the Sioux River Folk Festival, is held annually on the first weekend in August.
Nearby Attractions
Union Grove State Park, Beaver Creek Nature Area
Lake Alvin Recreation Area for swimming, boating and fishing
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie |
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