Climbing Near Dell Rapids, South Dakota

East side of Big Sioux river, west facing. Head north from picnic shelter to an area with a cleared water way decent. Scramble down to river then back south, down steam 20 yards.

Looking at the Gazebo, walk right 100 feet to the cliff line. ALL OF THESE ROUTES WILL REQUIRE A RAPPEL to access routes via lead. Rope protecters are recommended to protect your rope on the sharp edges of the cliff line. Look roughly 20ft from the cliff edge to find teacher bolts to help setup a safe rappel as you transition in to, or out of your route. This area is west facing and gets sun in the late afternoon.  43.813363,-96712086 0 minute approach

This area is a recreation area owned by the city of Dell Rapids located in Eastern South Dakota. Often used by hikers, bikers and kayakers, this area was approved as a climbing area in 2023 by the city of Dell Rapids. Much like its neighboring crags, Dells Of The Sioux is made up of Sioux Quartzite which offers a wide variety of face, crack and all the crimps you could ever want. This is a primarily a sport climbing crag but also lends itself to top rope and bouldering. Take HW 115 to the city of Dell Rapids. Turn on to Dells Dr, N (43.815106,-96.711220) S (43.804335,-96.709830)https://goo.gl/maps/YSCfYaMsDpGSLJgo9Main Overlook (43.813152,-96.711743): goo.gl/maps/HqHX7zZyUZj7nt1j9Hardman's Hideout (43.810256,-96.712140) goo.gl/maps/rk2AJqLBPKME33SL6