Chamberlain, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Brule
Population (2019): 2,366
Population (2010): 2,387

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

In spite of its relatively small size, the city of Chamberlain offers an abundance of big-city attractions.  Located in Brule County, South Dakota, the city is home to the Akta Lakota Museum, which serves as a rich cultural center exhibiting artifacts and artistic creations of the Sioux Indians. Also located here is the South Dakota Hall of Fame, established in 1974 as a commemoration of the pioneers and leaders who have figured most prominently in the state’s settlement and development.

Among Chamberlain’s additional attractions is the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, dedicated to preserving the rich history of the duo’s travels through the Dakotas. This educational Mecca includes a variety of walking trails along the Missouri River, with historical trail markers indicating the routes taken by the explorers. The Tractor Museum in adjoining Kimball exhibits antique farm equipment used by the Old-West pioneers.

The close proximity of the Missouri River encourages many outdoor recreational pursuits, including scenic hiking, bird watching of the area’s 14 species, and plentiful fishing. The Chamberlain Dude Ranch is great for boating, camping, swimming, and fishing along the picturesque shoreline. At Barger Park, breathtaking views of the river stop foot travelers in their tracks, while an adjacent bike path accommodates those wishing to combine exercise with sightseeing. The American Creek Beach is a popular family destination, equipped with a playground and picnic shelters. At the Chamberlain Country Club, golfers can play the afternoon away at a charming course. The annual Lewis & Clark Sprint Triathlon attracts hundreds of local athletes.

Along Main Street in downtown Chamberlain, visitors and locals enjoy the abundant specialty shops, such as Downtown Antiques and the Quilt Shop, and diverse restaurants, like the local favorite Al’s Oasis (home of the five-cent cup of coffee and the famous lemon cream-cheese pie).

Popular Attractions

Pringle Mercantile

Pringle Mercantile

Pringle

Jewel Cave National Monument

Jewel Cave National Monument

Custer

Cherry Rock Farms

Cherry Rock Farms

Brandon

Cottonwood Bistro

Cottonwood Bistro

Brookings

Cowboy Corner

Cowboy Corner

Interior

Dakota Emporium Trading Post

Dakota Emporium Trading Post

Fort Pierre

Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB

Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB

Chamberlain

Rockin R Trail Rides

Rockin R Trail Rides

Custer

Joshua’s Coffee House

Joshua’s Coffee House

Hartford

Lewis & Clark Marina

Lewis & Clark Marina

Yankton

Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage

Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage

Wessington Springs

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe

Sioux Falls

Baymont Inn & Suites

Baymont Inn & Suites

Spearfish

Hartford Steak Co. Tavern

Hartford Steak Co. Tavern

Hartford

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association

Yankton

Antunez

Antunez

Spearfish

Hitch Studio

Hitch Studio

Brookings

Ski Hill in Wessington Springs City Park

Ski Hill in Wessington Springs City Park

Wessington Springs

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