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Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Southeastern South Dakota?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Southeastern South Dakota, sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else.  Most also have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!

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Updates for March 2024

March: Corn mazes aren't open until late July or August - Same with Pumpkin patches. And if you are looking for a pumpkin patch, this website for pumpkin patches). You may also want to try the latest fun, Zombie Paintball, see this website!.

Corn mazes, sorted by county

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Bon Homme County

Brookings County

Clay County

  • Ufford Hills Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, we also have pie pumpkins, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Bounce house, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, Inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    3691 East Main Street, Vermillion, SD 57069. Phone: 605-624-3618. Fax: 605-624-3618. Email: uffordhills@hotmail.com. Open: Harvest Festival first weekend in October 201 3, Friday 5 till Dusk, Saturday Noon till Dusk, Sunday Noon till Dusk. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: 3691 East Main Street Vermillion SD. Just off interstate 29 and highway 50. Feel free to call for specific directions. Click here for a map and directions. Corn maze is now open! Corn maze closes October 31st; Harvest Festival is the first weekend in October. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Last weekend in October will be the Haunted Corn Maze open noon till we freeze. (ADDED: September 02, 2013)

Davison County

Douglas County

Hanson County

Hutchinson County

  • Area 81 Crop Maze - corn maze, haunted corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    27159 US HWY 81, Bridgewater, SD 57319. Phone: 605-261-5120. Email: info@area81cropmaze.com. Directions: We are located 6.5 miles north of Freeman, SD on US Hwy 81. OR We are 7.5 miles South of SD Hwy 42 and US Hwy 81 intersection. Please see our website for a map with driving directions from your location. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: weekends August through October. Please see our website for exact days and times as they may change slightly from year to year. Area81 Crop Maze's Corn Maze is open every weekend starting in August through October. We have a Haunted maze at the end of October. See our website for exact dates and times. We will open anytime by appointment. Payment: Cash, Check.

Kingsbury County

Lake County

Lincoln County

  • Heartland Country Corn Maze - corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
    27455 SD highway 11, Harrisburg, SD 57032. Phone: (605) 743-598. Email: info@heartlandcountrycornmaze.com . Open: August 13 to October 24, 2010; Last person enters at closing time; Hours: Friday 5:00 to 9:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 to 9:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm; Hours subject to change due to rain/mud; When in doubt call; also open Labor Day Noon to 5:00 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: located 2-1/2 miles East of Harrisburg, SD, then 1-1/2 miles South on S.D. highway 11. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Fun for the whole Family! Enjoy a walk through the wonderful natural environment provided by maturing corn. With a Maze Map and a list of questions in hand, find your way to ten checkpoints which contain answers. Find the Hidden checkpoint and receive a FREE treat from the Concession Barn. HAUNTED MAZE! Get ready for a spooky good time this coming Halloween! Come and see what's waiting in the corn. Visit our Haunted Maze October 29 & 30, 2010 (6:00 - 9:30 pm) (sorry, no group discounts for haunted maze). (ADDED: October 01, 2010, suggested by a visitor)

McCook County

Miner County

Minnehaha County

  • Cherry Rock Farms - corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, s’mores fire pit, farm animals
    48105 264th Street , Brandon, SD 57005. Phone: (605) 582-3783. Email: info@cherryrockfarms.com. Open: 10-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Open 3-6pm Friday. We even have baby lambs! It is going to be a blast. We have @salassalsas food truck from 11:00-1:30pm so come hungry! We can’t wait to see you. Cherry Rock Farms facebook page.  (ADDED: October 22, 2022, JBS)
  • Yogi Bear Camp Resort - corn maze, haunted corn maze, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    26014 478th Ave, Brandon, SD 57005. Phone: 605-332-2233. Alternate Phone: 1-800-638-9043. Fax: 605-332-2233. Email: reservations@jellystonesiouxfalls.com. Open: Friday 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday 12 pm to 9 pm; Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm; Labor Day 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: From the intersection of I-90 and I-29, go east on I-90 to Exit 402, turn north, 2 blocks to entrance of campground and corn maze. Click here for a map and directions. The Corn Maze is open August 1st to October 31st with Fright Nights on October 30 and 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Admission includes: Corn Maze, Jumping Pillow, Wagon Rides, Visits by Yogi Bear, use of 2 playgrounds and picnic area. Add a round of mini-golf for only $2 per person.
    (ADDED: July 29, 2009)

Moody County

Sanborn County

Turner County

Union County

Yankton County

 


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