Fish Hatchery...Free Fun in Spearfish, SD

Winter Day Trip to DC Booth Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, SD

Our long weekend began with warm 40 degree weather and we enjoyed playing outside until a snow cloud moved into Sundance, WY. It stayed there for two days and on the second day we decided maybe it was less snowy in South Dakota. We drove 3 miles east of Sundance to find dry roads and no snow,excellent for sometime outside. We traveled to Spearfish on I90, took exit 10 and turned right onto Jackson. Travel through town and turn left on Canyon St. The fish hatchery is at the end of the road on the right. DC Booth Fish Hatchery is managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is a Historic site.

Spearfish Creek, most of the snow was gone from days of warm temperatures.

 Bridges over the pools of fish.

 There were so many fish. Bring some quarters to buy food to feed the fish, they go crazy.

 Each of the ponds have fish in them in a variety of sizes. There are many pathways to follow and places for a picnic.There are a few trails that travel to the top of the cliffs.

 This pond has the biggest trout and you can view them underwater.

 These trout are really big

 There is a campground called

 This railcar is a replica of the one that once carried fish across the country.

 Next to the fish hatchery is City Park that has access to Spearfish Creek, pavillons and a large play structure.