South Dakota Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in South Dakota find the best fall color! Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
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- Use the Search Bar to find a South Dakota city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
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South Dakota Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in South Dakota find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
South Dakota’s fall foliage lights up the state with a vibrant mix of colors, as aspens and cottonwoods glow bright yellow, maples add touches of red, and oaks bring warm oranges across its prairies and rugged hills. From the striking Black Hills around Custer State Park to the serene river valleys of the Missouri River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and crisp northern air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Badlands National Park or driving along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.
Finding Peak Color in South Dakota
South Dakota’s fall foliage lights up the state with a vibrant mix of colors, as aspens and cottonwoods glow bright yellow, maples add touches of red, and oaks bring warm oranges across its prairies and rugged hills. From the striking Black Hills around Custer State Park to the serene river valleys of the Missouri River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and crisp northern air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in Badlands National Park or driving along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.
Elevation, latitude, local weather, and forest composition can shift peak color by several days, so the map is most useful when paired with a specific destination forecast.