Access

The Oak Lake Field Station is open to the public 365 days per year. Most activity at the field station occurs during the period April through October due to severe winter weather conditions. Individual groups may reserve the entire facility or individual buildings at the site (Reservations ). Canoes may be rented to permit exploration of the Oak Lake basin. Access to the Administrative Office, Field Laboratory and research plots is restricted to authorized personnel. No hunting, off-road vehicle use or unauthorized collecting allowed on station grounds. Overnight camping is permitted in designated areas.

Oak Lake Fees

There is no charge for day use of station grounds.  Advance reservations are required for use of buildings, canoes and overnight accommodations.  Fees are charged for these services (see below).  No hunting, off-road driving or unauthorized collecting allowed on station grounds.  Individuals or groups wishing to use station or its facilities should contact the Department of Biology and Microbiology.
 

Oak Lake Field Station Reservation Form

 

Policies Related to Use of Facilities

 

Policies Related to Research Activity

 

Facility

Academic Daily Rate 

(minimum/per person)

Non-Academic Daily Rate 

(minimum/per person)

Dining Hall

Bunkhouse

Administration Bldg Classroom

Administration Bldg Laboratory

Outdoor Classroom

Canoe

Overnight  

$25 /$1

$15/$1

$12/$1

$12/$1

$15/$1

$5

$10/ind   

$50/$1

$30/$1

$25/$1

NA

$30/$1

$15

$15/ind  

> Up to 30 people, however, if more than 30 an additional charge of $1/person will be charged.

*Note!  Station user fees are subject to change without notice.  South Dakota State University reserves the right to refuse access to Oak Lake Field Station to those individuals or groups wishing to conduct activities conflicting with instructional, research and service missions of the facility.

 

Questions regarding specific activities and uses of the Oak Lake Field Station should be directed to the field station (Director).
 

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  *Last updated 14-Mar-08