Lewis and Clark Lake
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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
- Cottonwood (NE)
- Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
- Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter
- Nebraska Tailwaters
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
- Lewis and Clark Lake Map
- Jefferson National Parks Association
- Lewis and Clark Lake Photo Album
- Lewis and Clark Lake Website
