Recreation
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve
272 Westshore Dr • McCook Lake, SD 57049
(605) 232-0873 • Visit Website
Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve consist of 1,500 acres along the Missouri River. It has picnic shelters, and a visitor's center, as well as cross-country ski rentals in the winter.
Chief White Crane Recreation Area
31323 Toe Rd • Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-2985 • Visit Website
Chief White Crane offers numerous campsites and several cabins. The recreation area is also known for its Bald Eagles.
Electric sites $26/night. Non-electric sites $15/night. Cabins $55/night.
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
43349 SD Hwy 52 • Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-2985 • Visit Website
Lewis and Clark Recreation Area offers camping along the shores of the Lewis and Clark lake, as well as a resort, marina, and restaurant. In addition, the recreation area has trails for hiking, biking and horse back riding.
Electric sites $26/night. Non-electric site $15/night. Cabins $55/night.
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area
54731 897 Rd • Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-4169 • Visit Website
Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area sits on the northeast border of the Lewis and Clark lake. Lewis and Clark offers modern cabins, boating, fishing, hunting, bird watching and scenic vistas.
Missouri Recreational River
508 E 2nd St • Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-0209 • Visit Website
100 miles of free-flowing river with opportunities for a variety of water-related sports.
Niobrara State Park
89261 522 Ave • Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3373 • Visit Website
Niobrara State Park is located at the confluence of the Missouri and Niobrara rivers. The park has excellent camping, horseback trails, and opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
31144 Toe Rd • Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-2985 • Visit Website
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area is near the Gavins Point Dam and has both picnic shelters and campsites in addition to a playground and tennis courts.
Electric sites $26/night. Cabins $55/night.
Snake Creek Recreation Area
35316 SD Hwy 44 • Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2587 • Visit Website
Snake Creek Recreation Area features Lake Francis Case. It has picnic shelters and campsites in addition to boating and fishing opportunities.
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
31148 SD Hwy 19 • Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 987-2263 • Visit Website
Spirit Mount Historic Prairie is one of the few places where you can walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, who visited the site on their remarkable expedition.
Springfield Recreation Area
1412 Boat Basin Dr • Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 668-2985 • Visit Website
Springfield Recreation Area is along the banks of the Missouri River and features a nine-hole golf course, and a bike trail, as well as campsites and picnic shelters.
City of Yankton's Parks and Recreation
1801 Summit St • Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-5231 • Visit Website
With 16 parks in Yankton, there's a place for everyone and part to suit every need. But Yankton's Department of Parks and Recreation is more than parks, also providing summer activities for kids and sport leagues for the whole family. View 2021's Summer Activity Information!
Indoor Recreation
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex
800 Archery Lane • Yankton, SD 57078
605-260-9282 • Visit Website
Situated on nearly 100 acres; the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center includes three outdoor field ranges, a 3D range with a 40' elevated platform, two FITA ranges, a 90m indoor range, two classrooms, a fitness studio, indoor tennis courts, and indoor air rifle. *New: Two indoor pickleball courts added to Community Center offerings.
Summit Activity Center
1801 Summit St. • Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 668-5234 • Visit Website
With an indoor pool and several athletic courts, Summit Activity Center is a great resource for the winter months. It also offers a weight and fitness room, an indoor track, and numerous classes.
