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Location
Accessibility
ADA/Accessible features available, public restrooms during business hours
Best time
Plan your visit for weekdays or avoid Sundays, as the indoor building is closed on Sundays according to visitor reviews. Weekday visits also tend to be less crowded for the trails and archery ranges.
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the 14-station archery course and practice ranges that are open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset—no admission fee required. Arrive early in the day for the best light and fewer crowds on the ranges.
About The Outdoor Campus - Rapid City
Recreation area with hiking & wildlife. State-run park featuring nature trails, an aquarium, native wildlife & educational programs.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Admission
- Free
- Highlights
- Indoor wildlife exhibits, 4,600 gallon aquarium, archery courses, nature trails, hands-on outdoor skills classes
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm (summer)
What visitors say
A wonderful establishment! A true shining star in Rapid City. Oodles of educational information, offering numerous workshops/classes pertaining to nature, resource preservation, and lots of outdoor activities. DO NOT avoid a visit to…
This place is amazing! We came on free try canoeing and kayaking day! Great friendly very helpful staff! My older 2 kids (9&11) took a canoe together and had a heck of a time figuring it out, but one of the instructors came out in the…
They offer classes on outdoors activities if you've never done them before. They are amazing. Highly recommend.
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Did You Know?
- Archery ranges are open to the public 365 days per year from sunrise to sunset, providing year-round access to shooting facilities
- All educational programming and facility access is completely free, supported by funding from hunters and anglers rather than admission fees
- Features a 4,600 gallon freshwater aquarium showcasing western South Dakota aquatic habitats and wildlife
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