Buryanek Recreation Area
Buryanek Recreation Area is popular with boaters and anglers, as well those looking for scenic beauty along the Missouri River. History buffs will enjoy knowing that the Lewis and Clark expedition traveled through the area, where they were told to watch for "burning bluffs" along the river.
History
The Lewis and Clark expedition has forever left its mark on this area with the story of Private George Shannon. Shannon, the youngest member of the expedition at 19 years old, became lost when he was sent to fetch strayed horses. Thinking the crew had moved up river, Shannon raced to meet the boats. When he was found exhausted and starving two weeks later, he quickly learned that the expedition had been downstream from him the entire time.
Restrictions / Safety
Buryanek Recreation Area
27450 Buryanek Road
Burke, SD 57523
605.337.2587
Email: SnakeCreek@state.sd.us
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 43.415231Long: -99.173167
Activities
Lodging Info
Facilities / Services
- Beach
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Camping cabins
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Flush toilets/showers
- Game Checkout
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Vault toilets
Fishing
Fishing License Required
- Walleye
- Smallmouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Sauger
- Pan Fish
- Channel Catfish
ADA / Accessible
- Camping Site (2E)
- Camping Cabins (C1, C2)
- Showers