Visitor numbers down, but camping numbers up at state parks and recreation areas

The number of visitors to South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas is down, but those that show up are staying longer.

Scott Simpson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the Game, Fish & Parks Department, said they weren’t surprised by the dip.

Simpson told the Game, Fish & Parks Commission recently that camping numbers jumped.

Simpson said revenue sort of follows the visitation numbers.

Simpson said several parks have also had damage from storms in May and June that have impacted some camping sites.

 

 

 

(Thanks, WNAX)