Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
South Dakota State Recreation Area
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Lewis and Clark Recreation Area entrance fee
Daily: $10 for residents; $15 for nonresidents · Annual: $40 for residents; $60 for nonresidents
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area hours
Year-round.
Hours as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
Four campgrounds with 418 sites and 20 camping cabins spread along Lewis and Clark Lake outside Yankton, backed by marinas, a lodge and sandy beaches. Sail the lake, ride the horse trails or try the archery range between swims.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🏨 Lodge
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
More South Dakota state parks with cabins · swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Electric Campsites
- Non-electric Campsites
- Horse Campsites
- Tent-only Campsites
Lodging options
- Camping Cabins — $60 per night
- Resort (private concession) · Reserve
Facility hours
Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone605-668-2985
Address43349 SD Hwy 52, Yankton, SD 57078
Upcoming events at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
Event details and registration are on the SD Game, Fish and Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
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