Welcome Bikers!
Trade the interstate for winding roads and river views.
Tucked along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota, Vermillion is the perfect place for a pit stop on your epic road trip to the Sturgis Rally.
Make Vermillion Part of Your Journey
Fuel up before the next stretch of highway. Grab lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a cold drink on a patio. Spend the night before continuing your adventure west.
The ride is about more than reaching Sturgis — it's about discovering the communities like Vermillion that make South Dakota unforgettable.
Adventure is Calling
Life's too short for boring roads. Take the scenic route.
Oyate Trail
The Oyate Trail is 388 miles across Highways 50 and 18 through southeastern South Dakota. It starts in Vermillion, and as you head west on your adventure, you can stop at various small towns with cultural and historical sites.
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
The Loess Hills National Scenic Byway features a 220-mile paved route through Iowa's western border that takes you just 30 miles northeast of Vermillion in Akron, Iowa. Head seven miles to Vermillion on Highway 50 for a pit stop.
Plan Your Visit to Vermillion
Stay
Whether you prefer the convenience of a hotel or sleeping under the stars at Lions Campground or Clay County Park, Vermillion has a place to park, unwind and recharge.