Fee: Daily entrance: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents. Annual: $40 residents, $60 nonresidents. Camping: electrical $30 per night, non-electrical $16 per night (tent only); camping cabins $60 per night; modern cabins $185 per night; group lodge $280 per night. Reservations: Go Outdoors South Dakota or 1-800-710-2267.
About this park
Newton Hills State Park is named for William Newton, who settled the area in the 1850s. Glaciers created this narrow strip of rolling hills and forest, part of the Coteau des Prairies, which rises to more than 2,000 feet above sea level at its highest point. Artifacts and burial mounds show that Woodland people lived here between about 300 B.C. and 900 A.D. The dark forest amid open prairie has inspired legends of buried gold and horse thieves, and over 200 bird species visit each year. The park has 126 campsites, ten horse campsites, 11 camping cabins, a modern cabin and two group lodges, plus hiking, biking and horse trails.
Newton Hills State Park FAQ
Where is Newton Hills State Park located?
Newton Hills State Park is in Canton, South Dakota, at 28767 482nd Avenue. GPS coordinates: 43.21904, -96.57019. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Newton Hills State Park?
Daily entrance: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents. Annual: $40 residents, $60 nonresidents. Camping: electrical $30 per night, non-electrical $16 per night (tent only); camping cabins $60 per night; modern cabins $185 per night; group lodge $280 per night. Reservations: Go Outdoors South Dakota or 1-800-710-2267. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Newton Hills State Park?
You can call (605) 987-2263. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Newton Hills State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Acorn Valley (177.5 mi, reservable)
- Prairie Flower Recreation Area (178.6 mi, reservable)
- Cherry Glen Campground (179.6 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Newton Hills State Park?
This listing was last updated on October 8, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.