Lewis & Clark Recreation Area
| Lewis and Clark Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
 View of Lewis and Clark Lake from along a trail on the South Dakota shore. | |
  Lewis and Clark Recreation Area Location in South Dakota | |
| Location | Yankton County, South Dakota, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°52′04″N 97°31′17″W / 42.86772°N 97.52152°W[1] |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Administered by | South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks |
| Website | Official website  |
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area is a public recreation area near Yankton in southeastern South Dakota, located on the northern shore of Lewis and Clark Lake, a 31,400-acre (12,700 ha) Missouri River reservoir impounded by Gavins Point Dam.[1]
Features
The park features three campgrounds with a total of 418 campsites, 20 camper cabins, biking, hiking, equestrian, and nature trails, multiple beaches, boat launching facilities, disc golf course and archery range.[1]
The Lewis and Clark Resort and Marina, located within the recreation area, is privately operated under an agreement with Division of Parks and Recreation. Amenities include a motel, cabins, swimming pool, floating fuel dock, slip and boat rentals, and a full-service restaurant.[2][3]
Environmental concerns
In 2014, zebra mussels, an aquatic invasive mussel, were discovered in the lake and have infested the reservoir and the Missouri River downstream of Gavins Point Dam.[4]
See also
- Chief White Crane Recreation Area
- Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
- Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
- List of South Dakota state parks
References
- ^ a b c "Lewis and Clark Recreation Area". South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ "Lewis and Clark Resort". Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Lewis and Clark Marina". Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Zebra Mussels discovered at Lewis and Clark Lake". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. September 17, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
External links
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
- Lewis and Clark Resort
- Lewis and Clark Marina