Recreation Area

Swan Creek Recreation Area

Walworth County, South DakotaAbout 115 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$10 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
26 campsites
Official site
gfp.sd.gov(605) 937-8413

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 115 acres, Swan Creek Recreation Area lies in Walworth County, about 17 miles southeast of Mobridge.

Visitors come for boating and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 26 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups and showers).

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkYear-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

ItemAmount
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
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

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

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Campsites
2 campgrounds with 26 campsites
26ElectricShowers—
Camping details from the park

2 campgrounds with 26 campsites

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

BoatingFishingCamping

Boating and paddling

Boating, Boat Ramp(s)

Fishing

Fishing, Fish Cleaning Station(s)

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Flush toilets
  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water

Water

  • Boat ramp
  • Fish cleaning station

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • RV camping
  • Electric hookups

✓ 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

  • Campsite(s)
  • Flush Toilets
  • Showers

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
C/O West Whitlock, 16157A West Whitlock Road, Ste A
Gettysburg, SD 57442
Nearest town
Mobridge — about 17 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
45.3192, -100.3000
Phone
(605) 937-8413
Email
WhitlockRec@state.sd.us

Google Maps directionsApple Maps

Directions from the park

9 miles west of Akaska off US Hwy 83

Nearby state parks

Indian Creek Recreation Area
14.6 mi north (straight line)
Revheim Bay Recreation Area
15 mi north (straight line)
West Whitlock Recreation Area
18.8 mi south (straight line)
Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area
22.1 mi northeast (straight line)
Little Moreau Recreation Area
38.2 mi west (straight line)
West Pollock Recreation Area
39.1 mi north (straight line)
Okobojo Point Recreation Area
52.2 mi south (straight line)
Cow Creek Recreation Area
53.5 mi south (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“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

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