Fort Pierre National Grassland
Fort Pierre National Grassland is comprised of approximately 116,000 acres of federal land located south of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, north of Interstate 90, and west of the Lower Brule Indian Reservation.
Fort Pierre National Grassland is nationally recognized among upland gamebird hunters for its wide-open spaces and robust populations of greater prairie-chickens, sharp-tailed grouse, and ring-necked pheasant.
People of all ages fish the grassland ponds for bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and perch. During winter months, ice-fishing is common. Richland and Sheriff Dams are significant dispersed recreation areas.
Bird watchers can reserve blinds to observe sharp-tailed grouse and greater prairie chickens conduct their annual mating dances each spring.
General Information
Open year-round. The Grassland is split nearly in half by US Highway 83, with two thirds being on the east and one third being on the west of the highway.
Directions
From Pierre, South Dakota travel on US Highway 83 South for about 24 miles.
From Interstate 90, take Exit 212 and head north to Pierre on US Highway 83.
Passes & Permits
No fees or permits are required to access and enjoy the grassland.
Recreation Sites
Grouse Viewing Blinds - Fort Pierre
