Burke Lake Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 15 campsites
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 337-2587
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 205 acres, Burke Lake Recreation Area lies in Gregory County, about 9 miles east of Gregory.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 15 campsites, including tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Year-round. 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. | ||
Official wording
Year-round. 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.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campsites - non-electrical | $16 · night |
Official wording
Campsites - non-electrical: $16 per night
South Dakota park passes
- Annual park entrance license — $40 resident / $60 nonresident. Vehicle entrance to all state parks and recreation areas Details
- Daily park entrance license — $10 resident / $15 nonresident. Daily vehicle entrance Details
- Custer State Park temporary license — $25 per vehicle / $20 per motorcycle (1-7 days). Custer State Park Details
- George S. Mickelson Trail pass — $5 daily / $20 annual per person Details
From the South Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
- Phone
- 1.800.710.2267
15 campsites; first-come, first-served basis.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites 15 campsites; first-come, first-served basis. | 15 | — |
Camping details from the park
15 campsites; first-come, first-served basis.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Hiking, Hiking Trail(s)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Boat Ramp Access
- Fishing Pier(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 29145 Burke Lake Road
Burke, SD 57523 - Nearest town
- Gregory — about 9 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.1832, -99.2600
- Phone
- (605) 337-2587
- SnakeCreek@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
2 miles east of Burke off US Hwy 18
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 24, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology