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Farm Island Recreation Area

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Farm Island Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Farm Island Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Farm Island Recreation Area
Location of Farm Island Recreation Area in South Dakota
LocationHughes, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates44°20′45″N 100°16′48″W / 44.345921°N 100.279950°W / 44.345921; -100.279950
Area1,800 acres (7.3 km2)
Established1946
Governing bodySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
WebsiteFarm Island Recreation Area - SD GF&P

Farm Island Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Hughes County, South Dakota in the United States. It is named for Farm Island located in the Missouri River, just downstream of Pierre, the state capitol. The island is now connected to the main shore via a causeway. The area is popular for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and other water-based recreational opportunities.[1]

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  1. ^ "Farm Island Recreation Area | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks". gfp.sd.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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