Lewis and Clark Recreation Area Campground

Open

Open year-round. Between October 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and water systems may be closed; vault toilets remain available. Same-day reservations available by phone starting at 7 a.m. CT.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 6:08PM CDT until July 3 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

6:08 PM — July 3rd, 2:00 AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 443 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST IOWA BUENA VISTA CHEROKEE CLAY DICKINSON LYON O'BRIEN OSCEOLA PLYMOUTH SIOUX IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD JACKSON LINCOLN LYON MURRAY NOBLES PIPESTONE ROCK IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CHARLES MIX GREGORY IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA BON HOMME CLAY UNION YANKTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ARNOLDS PARK, AVON, BERESFORD, BURKE, CHEROKEE, ELK POINT, FULDA, GEORGE, GREGORY, HARTLEY, HAWARDEN, HENDRICKS, HULL, INWOOD, IVANHOE, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, LAKE ANDES, LAKE BENTON, LAKEFIELD, LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LUVERNE, MARSHALL, MARTY, MILFORD, MOUNTAIN LAKE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, PIPESTONE, PLATTE, ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SANBORN, SCOTLAND, SHELDON, SIBLEY, SIOUX CENTER, SLAYTON, SPENCER, SPIRIT LAKE, SPRINGFIELD, STORM LAKE, TABOR, TYLER, TYNDALL, VERMILLION, WAGNER, WINDOM, WORTHINGTON, AND YANKTON.

About

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, 5 miles west of Yankton, is one of the state park system’s most popular resort parks. Campgrounds along the shore of Lewis and Clark Lake draw visitors from throughout the Midwest. Campsites provide 50-amp service and cozy one-room, log-style cabins have accommodation for four people, including air conditioning/ heat and electricity. Swim beaches, boat ramps, paved bike trails and a disc golf course provide a variety of outdoor activities. Two privately operated concessions are located on park grounds - Lewis and Clark Marina, South Dakota’s largest marina, features 486 boat slips, convenience store and restaurant; Lewis and Clark Resort offers a modern lodge, cabins, cottages, motel rooms and an outdoor pool for resort guests. Nearby attractions include Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium and Gavins Point Dam.

Directions

5 miles west of Yankton off SD Highway 52

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $16 - $60

Vehicle

Max RV Length 90ft
Max Trailer Length 90ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Lewis-Clark@state.sd.us
Phone +1 (605) 668-2985

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

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