Day Trips + Visiting
Lake Madison in a day, from Sioux Falls.
45 minutes from town. Pull up at the marina, rent a jet ski for the afternoon, eat steak with the sun setting, drive home.
Why Hillside
Built for this.
No reservation required
Walk into the Steakhouse, the Sea Store, or the marina without a booking. Reserve if you want a table.
All the lake you want, none of the planning
Rent the boat or jet ski for as little as 4 hours, fuel up at our dock, eat upstairs after.
Two lakes, your pick
Lake Madison for skiing and tubing. Long Lake for the no-wake paddle and sunset float.
What's on the property
The pieces that fit your event.
Day-tripper essentials — book one ahead, walk into the others.
Marina Rentals
Jet skis, pontoon, tiki, paddleboards — 4-hour and 8-hour blocks.
More →BluMana Public Cruise
Sunset and weekend public cruises if you don't want to drive the boat.
More →The Steakhouse
Hand-cut steaks and walleye with the lake view. Reservations recommended on weekend nights.
More →Sea Store
Bait, beer, ice, snacks, sundries. Open early on summer weekends.
More →Questions
The things people ask first.
- How long is the drive from Sioux Falls?
- About 45 minutes door to door. North on 26th Ave, then 22nd Ave / 230th Ave into Madison.
- Where do I park?
- Free parking next to the Steakhouse and at the marina. Sea Store has its own lot across the street.
- Can I rent a boat without staying overnight?
- Yes. Day rentals are the standard. Stop in at the marina or call (605) 256-9558.
Day Trips + Visiting
Make a day of it.
Walk-ins are welcome at all four venues. Want to lock a boat or a patio table? Call (605) 256-9558 to start planning.