Palisades State Park - Climbing
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Split Rock Creek flows through the park.
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The cliffs of Palisades State Park.
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About
Summary
Palisades State Park offers more than 100 routes and almost 50 boulder problems along Split Rock Creek in eastern South Dakota.
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Distance
0.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
335.4 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
Palisades State Park has a variety of routes and boulder problems from beginner to advanced (5.4-5.12).
Time To Complete
4 hours
With more than 90 routes, there is enough to do here to keep you busy for a half day or a full day.
Seasonality
Spring, Summer, and Fall
It can get muggy and buggy in the summer because it's next to a river.
Dog Friendly
No
Fees Permits
Yes
The daily fee is $4 per person or $6 per vehicle. An annual pass is $30 for the first vehicle, $15 for the second.
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