La Framboise Island — photo spot in LaFramboise Island Trail, Pierre, SD 57501, USA


La Framboise Island
Score4.1Small river island on the Missouri River offering river vistas, sandbars, cottonwoods and seasonal birdlife — great for intimate landscapes, waterscapes and wildlife close to Pierre. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side lighting and reflections; spring and fall for migrating birds and color. Accessible via LaFramboise Island Trail with limited parking at the trailhead; no entry fee. Check river levels—high water can restrict access. Expect ticks and mosquitoes in warmer months.


La Framboise Island
Score4.1Small river island on the Missouri River offering river vistas, sandbars, cottonwoods and seasonal birdlife — great for intimate landscapes, waterscapes and wildlife close to Pierre. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm side lighting and reflections; spring and fall for migrating birds and color. Accessible via LaFramboise Island Trail with limited parking at the trailhead; no entry fee. Check river levels—high water can restrict access. Expect ticks and mosquitoes in warmer months.

