Whitewood, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Lawrence
Population (2019): 979
Population (2010): 927

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

Whitewood is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, slightly north on the eastern border. The population nears 900, and annual events such as the winter “Parade of Lights” and “Parade of Wreaths” have the community bustling from the volunteer fire department hosting to children voting for their favorite parade entry. Whitewood also holds a Chili Cook-off to warm up those winter months.

Recreation / Community Events

Hale Hall is an excellent facility for any occasion – birthdays, graduations, showers, weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, auctions, craft fairs, etc. There are three local parks located in town.

Contact Information

  • City Hall, 1025 Meade St., Whitewood SD 57793
  • Phone: 605-269-2247

Source: City of Whitewood

Popular Attractions

Ski Hill in Wessington Springs City Park

Ski Hill in Wessington Springs City Park

Wessington Springs

Black Hills Caverns

Black Hills Caverns

Rapid City

Discovery Tours

Discovery Tours

Lead

Historic Church Stained Glass Windows

Historic Church Stained Glass Windows

Wessington Springs

Jambonz Deux

Jambonz Deux

Rapid City

Best Of The West Tours

Best Of The West Tours

Rapid City

World’s Largest Pheasant

World’s Largest Pheasant

Huron

Singing Horse Trading Post & Bed and Breakfast

Singing Horse Trading Post & Bed and Breakfast

Porcupine

Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

Rapid City

BakeWorks

BakeWorks

Rapid City

Look’s Marketplace

Look’s Marketplace

Sioux Falls

Minervas Restaurant & Bar

Minervas Restaurant & Bar

Watertown

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Klinkeltown

Klinkeltown

Rapid City

Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

Custer

Five Loaves Bakery

Five Loaves Bakery

Watertown

EyeTime Promotions

EyeTime Promotions

Mellette

Stampmill Inn, Restaurant and Saloon

Stampmill Inn, Restaurant and Saloon

Lead

Great Faces. Great Places.

South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!

Badlands

Western South Dakota

Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.

CENTRAL REGION

This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US. 

Eastern Region

The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.