Lake Herman State Park

Madison, SD U.S.A.

Perched on a peninsula, this state park offers spectacular views of 1,350-acre Lake Herman, where anglers come to catch walleye, perch and crappies from boat and from shore.

The park is also known for its beautiful three-mile scenic drive.

The park has two trails for hikers, mountain bikers and cross-country skiers. One trail is 1.25 miles and the other is 1.1 miles. Outside the park, there are 40 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers.

Bird watchers enjoy glimpsing more than 200 species.

The campground continues a tradition started by Native Americans who once camped here en route to nearby pipestone quarries.

A log cabin in the park was built for Herman Luce and his son, William, the area's first white settlers, in 1871.

There are 72 campsites.

Children fish from the fishing dock at Lake Herman State Park.

Setting off on the nature traiI at Lake Herman State Park.