Parks & Rec
Timber Lake City Park
The Timber Lake Park is located along Highway 20. Generous community volunteers have recently renovated the park to make it a fun and safe place to gather and play.
The park features a new playground with swings, spinners, slides, and climbing activities for youth of all ages. It has a covered picnic area with electricity and plenty of picnic tables and benches to accommodate large and small groups. There is water from the hydrant and two bathrooms without running water. The park is fenced to keep visitors safe from highway traffic. It is a tobacco- and vape-free facility, and pets are not allowed inside the fenced area.
The park also has two 50-amp RV hook-up spots that can be rented by contacting the City of Timber Lake Finance Office, 605-865-3790. There is also an RV waste dump.
Little Moreau State Park
Located about 6.5 miles south of Timber Lake, the Little Moreau Park is a prairie oasis brimming with native plants and wildlife. Little Moreau is open year-round with no admission fees and is designated a state recreation area by SD Game, Fish & Parks.
There are two dams within the park. Dam #1 is most accessible and has a boat ramp and dock for fishing, boating, swimming, and other watersports. There is an annual ice fishing tournament at Dam #1. Dam #2 is also used for fishing and swimming. Both dams are stocked with a variety of fish species.
There are covered picnic table areas, bathroom facilities, and designated camping spots (no electrical or water hookups). The park has hosted weddings, reunions, church services, and many other events.
Visitors can explore the wildlife and natural beauty of the area year-round. In the fall, wild fruits and berries, like chokecherries, wild grapes, and plums are ripe for picking.
If you are a star-gazer, you’ll find Little Moreau Park provides magnificent viewing with virtually no light pollution. Download SkyView Lite to help stargaze and PictureThis to help identify plants when visiting.
Little Moreau Golf Course
The beautiful 9-hole golf course is situated in a natural prairie setting near the Little Moreau River just a few miles southwest of Timber Lake. The course features sand greens, providing a unique and challenging golf experience. Green fees are paid on the honor system in the box located by the first tee box. Women’s League is Tuesday nights and Men’s League is Thursday nights. The course also has a clubhouse and cart storage.
Directions: Drive three miles south of Timber Lake on Airport Road; turn west/right at the Y in the road; continue two miles; turn south for .5 mile.
Missouri River/Lake Oahe Recreation
Timber Lake is about 40 miles from the beautiful Missouri River/Lake Oahe. Recreation abounds on the river with opportunities for swimming, boating, wildlife watching and more. The fishing is great – you may catch walleye, northern pike, catfish, crappie, or smallmouth bass.
After a day on the river, visit the Pheasant Drive-in Movie Theater at 1600 20th Street West, just off Highway 12 in Mobridge, SD. You’ll love the nostalgia of this drive-in movie theater. The ticket booth opens one hour before the movie starts (Central Time Zone); concessions are available.
Native American Scenic Byway
The Native American Scenic Byway is approximately 450 miles in length from the North Dakota border to the Nebraska border. The byway winds its way through five reservations and tribal lands including the Standing Rock, Cheyenne River, Lower Brule, Crow Creek, and Yankton. The route travels along Highway 63 to Highway 20 and goes through Timber Lake on the route to Eagle Butte.
Along the Native American Scenic Byway on the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Tribal Lands, you will see mixed-grass prairie, rolling hills, wildlife, and rivers including the Grand, Little Moreau, and Cheyenne. This is a one-of-a-kind road trip.
What to see in Eagle Butte:
The Cheyenne River Lakota Cultural Center
The Lakota Cultural Center and Gift Shop, located on Highway 212 in Eagle Butte, is a unique gift shop with authentic Native American arts and crafts.
The Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP)
Located on East Lincoln Street. The CRYP also hosts the Annual RedCan Graffiti Jam where local and guest artists have one week to transform the sides of buildings and other outdoor places into beautiful murals. They are not to be missed.
The Keya Foundation Inc.
This Native nonprofit 501c3 organization works to help others help themselves. In the gift shop you will find a variety of products featuring local artists – the perfect unique gift to take home.
Address: 325 South Spruce Street Office #6
The 7th Generation Cinema
Located on Main Street, this cinema features two full-size theaters with digital surround sound system.