East Sioux Falls

South Dakota's ghost towns mix Black Hills gold camps with prairie farm towns the Dust Bowl finished.

East Sioux Falls was a city located in southeastern Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States, located about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Sioux Falls along South Dakota Highway 42 on the Big Sioux River.

The on-the-ground condition of East Sioux Falls is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to East Sioux Falls is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for East Sioux Falls is roughly 43.5275, -96.6519 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.