Randall Creek 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
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 773-8239
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Randall Creek Recreation Area is a 182-acre recreation area in Gregory County, about 13 miles west of Wagner.
Things to do include golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers 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. Vehicle traffic and camping prohibited in campgrounds Nov. 15 through the third Friday in March due to bald eagle roosting. Between Oct. 1 and April 30 water systems may be closed. Contact the park directly for status. | ||
Official wording
Year-round. Vehicle traffic and camping prohibited in campgrounds Nov. 15 through the third Friday in March due to bald eagle roosting. Between Oct. 1 and April 30 water systems may be closed. Contact the park directly for status.
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 |
| 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 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.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingGolfDisc golfFishingPicnickingCampingHiking
Trails
Hiking Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, 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
Water
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Fish Cleaning Station(s)
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 136 Randall Creek Road
Pickstown, SD 57367 - Nearest town
- Wagner — about 13 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0510, -98.5551
- Phone
- (605) 773-8239
- NorthPoint@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
1 mile west of Pickstown off US Highway 281, below Fort Randall Dam on the west side.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 25, 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