Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 418 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 668-2985
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,049 acres, Lewis and Clark Recreation Area lies in Yankton County, about 7 miles west of Yankton.
The park supports golf, horseback riding, disc golf, winter sports, and archery. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Overnight options include 418 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, equestrian camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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 |
|---|---|
| Daily (resident) | $10 · day |
| $15 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $15 |
| Annual (resident) | $40 · year |
| $60 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $60 |
| Campsites - electrical | $30 · night |
| Campsites - non-electrical | $16 · night |
| Horse campsites | $30 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · night |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Campsites - non-electrical: $16 per night (tent-only) Horse campsites: $30 per night Camping cabins: $60 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
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
- Phone
- 1.800.710.2267
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 418 campsites, 20 camping cabins and 5 tent-only sites. Same-day reservations: 108 sites. Call 1.800.710.2267 starting at 7 a.m. CT the day you wish to camp. | 418 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
418 campsites, 20 camping cabins and 5 tent-only sites. Same-day reservations: 108 sites. Call 1.800.710.2267 starting at 7 a.m. CT the day you wish to camp.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
ArcheryBikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingGolfDisc golfFishingGeocachingHorseback ridingPicnickingWinter sportsSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Archery Trail(s), Biking Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), Horse Trail(s), Paved Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fish Cleaning Station(s), Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Equestrian camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ 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
- Accessible trails
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Fish Cleaning Station(s)
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Paved Trail(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Playground(s)
- Showers
- Visitor Center(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 43349 SD Hwy 52
Yankton, SD 57078 - Nearest town
- Yankton — about 7 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8677, -97.5215
- Phone
- (605) 668-2985
- Lewis-Clark@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
5 miles west of Yankton off SD Hwy 52
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jun 24, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
- Wikidata
- 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