Our Community
Watertown is South Dakota's 4th largest city, located on I-29 & US 212 in NE South Dakota. A quiet, safe, progressive city. Home of the Terry Redlin Art Center plus other cultural and historical attractions, unique shopping, great accommodations, entertainment and meeting facilites. Watertown is known for great hunting, fishing, swimming and camping at our beautiful lakes. Watertown is a perfect place to create memories to last a lifetime. Each of the four seasons is celebrated with vibrant, natural color changes. Lifestyles and activities change with the colors. Cool off with a swim in the lake on a summer afternoon, hunt game in the crisp air of fall with leaves scrunching beneath your boots, cross-country ski in the fresh snows of winter and witness earth’s awakening to the sights and sounds of the spring thaw. Relaxation and enjoyment are yours when you visit the land of contrasts- no matter what the season!

Recognizing the rich heritage of settling the great plains, every effort has been taken to preserve and restore the bricks that laid the cornerstone of our history and the wood that became our walls of shelter and warmth. Historical homes and museums offer visitors an insight into our early history and interest in the preservation of nature.

Discover the diversity of the art and cultural opportunities that abound throughout the year. Hear the sounds of a Sousa march at an outdoor concert during the summer, watch characters come alive on stage by performances from our local theater group, listen to the perfect harmony of voices raised in song or gaze upon the works created by several local artist’s hands. Some events will make you laugh, some will bring a tear to your eye – all will touch your spirit. See our calendar of events for dates of events.

The tremendous variety of individual and spectator sports plus indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities make each day of your stay an experience of a lifetime. Sail into the sunset with the gentle push of an evening prairie breeze on beautiful Lake Kampeska or Lake Pelican . Jog along scenic, sun-dappled paths and rivers, bike with your best pal or tell tall tales around the glow of campfire.

Spend a night, a few days—or a lifetime. A beautiful city along I-29 & US 212. Located 180 miles west of Minneapolis, 100 miles North of Sioux Falls, 140 miles from Fargo. On your way to the Black Hills from the Mall of America or from Canada to Texas . Where ever you are headed or just need a great get-away weekend, Watertown is the experience you are looking for. To obtain FREE information guide call:

Dakota Sioux Casino
Located 5 miles northwest of Watertown on Sioux Conifer Road, provides 19 sites with electricity, water and dump station. Register at Guest Services to receive free site. (605) 882-2051">

Other Activites
Mini Golf, Outdoor Waterpark, Museum, Public & Private Golf Cource, Public Hunting land, Fishing, Camping and boating on Lake Kampeska!