Murdo, SD - What to See & Do

Stop and visit some of the popular attractions and local recreational areas...
Murdo offers a wide variety of recreational activites and popular attactions. Visit the Pioneer Auto Show, 1880 Town. Enjoy a dip in our local swimming pool, a picnic at the Murdo Park and a round of golf on our golf course.


Pioneer Auto Show
		On your way to or from Mt. Rushmore, the Black Hills or Yellowstone National Park, plan to visit 'THE BIG VARIETY SHOW' at the Pioneer Auto Show. You will find it a fun filled experience. Over 250 collectible cars, motorcycles, tractors, music boxes, toys and nostalgic items. See the 'REAL General Lee', Elvis Presley's Motorcycle as well as a dramatic collection of the famous Zeitner rocks, gems and fossils. www.pioneerautoshow.com
South Dakota's Original 1880 Town
Walk down Main Street of this 1880 town and explore more than 30 buildings authentically furnished with thousands of relics. Enjoy the rolling terrain of a sprawling homestead and envision 'life on the prairie'. While at the 1880 town, you can view memorabilia from the late Casey Tibbs, a champion rodeo bronc rider as well as many props that were used in filming the movie 'Dances with Wolves'. 1880 Town is located 22 miles west of Murdo, SD just off Interstate 90 at exit 170. www.1880town.com
Industrial Park
The City of Murdo has 40 acres of land just off Interstate 90 and Highway 83. This land is being developed into an industrial park. The city is willing to work with businesses interested in relocating a current business or looking to start a new venture. Premium space is still available. Contact the City Office at (605) 669-2272 for more details.
Murdo City Park
On the west edge of Murdo, the City Park has plenty of activities to keep kids of all ages entertained. Located along the edges of the Park Dam, the city park has covered picnic areas, swings, slides, climbing equipment, newly renovated sand volleyball court and a new playground system. It is a perfect place for families to take a break and let the kids play and the adults stretch their legs.		Enjoy the slides, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts and other activites available.

North Dam
Located five miles north of Murdo, this recreation area is great for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The natural dam has several boat ramps for water skiing, fishing and boating. Picnic areas are also available for families to enjoy the water and outdoors.
Murdo Municipal Airport
	The Murdo Municipal Airport is located five miles south of Murdo. The airport was resurfaced in 2007 and provides a runway with a length to handle most small air traffic. New lights and a beacon were installed in 2005 and are a site to see when coming into town.
Murdo Municipal Swimming Pool
The coolest place in Murdo during the hot summer months, is the Murdo Swimming Pool. Complete with a full size pool ranging from 3 Feet to 10 Feet, the Murdo pool is the perfect place to relax on a hot South Dakota summer day. The Murdo pool offers a specail 1 Foot wading pool for small children to splash and play. The pool is open from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily for open swimming at a bargain price of $1 per swimmer.
Tennis and Basketball Courts
	For more outdoor entertainment, Murdo has outdoor tennis and basketball courts available for your pleasure. The courts are located next to the swimming pool and recently underwent a major renovation. New backboards and tennis nets, as well as benches for spectators were installed by the 'Jones County Turner Youth Foundation'. This area can be utitlized day or night as lights are available for those late night games.
Baseball and Softball Field
Play Ball! That sound is heard daily in the summer months in Murdo as the baseball and softball programs get underway.The program is run from June through August with games and tournaments held often. It is the perfect place for your friends and family to gather for a friendly game and root for your favorite team.
Rolling Prairie Golf Course
	The Rolling Prairie Golf Course, located three miles north of Murdo has undergone a major renovation, boasting of grass greens and tee boxes. A new watering system was installed to help keep those rolling prairie grasses green. Course fees are reasonable for every golfer. You can play one round or all day. For more information on the golf course call (605) 699-2472.

Murdo Rodeo Arena
The Murdo Rodeo Arena, located on the north side of Murdo, is open to travelers hauling horses and needing to give them a chance to exercise and eat. Water is available on the grounds. Call the Chamber at (605) 669-3333 for more information regarding the Rodeo arena.
Jones County Sportsmen Club
		The Jones County Sportsmen Club has expanded its services for people who are interested in archery and shooting. Contact the Chamber for more information on how to contact the Sportmans club to join or use its facilities.
Hunting and Fishing
For the avid or occasional hunter, Murdo provides a great location for hunting. Hunting pheasants, turkey, deer or waterfowl, Murdo is the place to hunt. Murdo has several guided hunting services for hunters looking for guided hunts. View area hunting lodges and guided hunt services.