State Parks

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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.

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.

Activities

Boating
Fishing
Historical Interest
Picnicking
Swimming

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 second vehicle (with coupon) | $80 transferable license
Purchase Online
Campsites - electrical: $23 per night
Campsites - non-electrical: $19 per night
Camping Cabins: $55 per night

Park Specs

Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.

Park Size: 44 campsites and 3 camping cabins

Directions: 20 miles northwest of Platte off SD Hwy 44

Nearest Town: Burke

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Buryanek Recreation Area
27450 Buryanek Road
Burke, SD 57523
605.337.2587
Email: SnakeCreek@state.sd.us

Amenities

ADA/Accessible Features
Boat Ramp(s)
Campground(s)
Camping Cabin(s)
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Electrical Campsite(s)
Fish Cleaning Station(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Picnic Tables
Playground(s)
Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
Shore Fishing Access
Showers
Vault Toilets (open year-round)

ADA / Accessible

Boat Ramp Access
Camping Cabin(s)
Campsite(s)
Fish Cleaning Station(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Showers

GPS Coordinates

GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 43.41523
Longitude: -99.17316