Lewis and Clark Lake

Straddling the Nebraska/South Dakota border, Gavins Point Dam, SD is the smallest of the six Missouri River main stem dams and the southernmost dam on the river. Lewis and Clark Lake, named for the first documented explorers of the Louisiana Territory, is 25 miles long, has 90 miles of shoreline, and 27 recreation areas offering camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water-skiing, swimming, bird-watching, hiking, photography, and biking opportunities.

Camping and Day Use

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Biking
Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Horseback Riding
Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
Other Recreation Concession Site
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Visitor Center
Water Sports
Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Yankton, west on SD 52 or north on northeast 121.

Additional Information

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