Snake Creek Recreation Area
Lake Francis Case draws visitors to Snake Creek Recreation Area. The park 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
Snake Creek Recreation Area
35316 SD Hwy 44
Platte, SD 57369
605.337.2587
Email: SnakeCreek@state.sd.us
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 43.389979
Long: -99.119491
Activities
Lodging Info
Facilities / Services
- Beach
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Camping cabins
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing Pole Checkout
- Game Checkout
- Marina
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Resort
- Vault toilets
- Kids' Fishing Pond
ADA / Accessible
- Camping Sites (5E, 126E)
- Camping Cabins (C1, C2, C4, C-5, C7)
- Picnic Shelter
Resort
Dock 44 Marina is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Contact by phone: 800.337.3005.
- Marina
- Cabins
- Restaurant
- Convenience Store
- Floating Fuel Dock