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Aerial view of The Hillside Resort on Lake Madison

Lake Madison, South Dakota

Two Lakes. One Hillside.

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The lake at sunset from The Hillside Resort
Under New Ownership & Management · Since 2024

Welcome to The Hillside

Lake Madison's gathering place.

A boat off the dock, supper on the deck, a bed near the shore — around here, a lake day means Hillside. Come out for an evening, or make a weekend of it.

A Day at The Hillside

Sunup to sundown.

The Sea Store in the morning

Morning

Stock up across the street

The Sea Store opens early — bait, ice, breakfast supplies, and a full tank before the water gets busy.

Docks and boats on the water at The Hillside

Afternoon

Get out on the water

Put a pontoon on the water, right off the marina dock — it's steps from your door.

The deck and outdoor music space in the evening

Evening

Settle in for supper

Hand-cut steaks in the dining room, burgers and pool tables downstairs, and music on the deck on show nights.

The Party Room at The Hillside, set for a private event

Private Events

Two spaces for your event.

From an intimate upstairs gathering to a full lower-level party with the bar and the games — Hillside has two private spaces to host birthdays, reunions, showers, company events, and celebrations on the lake.

The Proof

Why families come back.

2,642
Acres of lake
2
Lakes, one dock
2024
Under new ownership
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