State Parks

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Platte Creek Recreation Area

Fishing and water recreation draws a quieter crowd to Platte Creek Recreation Area to enjoy Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River. Visitors to Platte Creek enjoy natural features similar to those at Snake Creek, but from a quieter campground with similar amenities.

The earliest maps refer to this stream as Fish Creek. After the 1880s, the creek was renamed to honor Bernard Pratte, who operated a fur post near the mouth of the creek. A spelling error forever changed the name to Platte Creek. It was in this area, also, that Lewis and Clark were told to watch for the "burning bluffs."

Activities

Biking (on park roads)
Boating
Fishing
Historical Interest
Picnicking
Swimming
Walking (on park roads)

Upcoming Events

June 1, 2024
Terry Severson Memorial Fishing Tournament
June 8 - 9, 2024
COPY Smithfield Walleye Classic
June 8 - 9, 2024
Smithfield Walleye Classic
June 15 - 16, 2024
South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 second vehicle (with coupon) | $80 transferable license
Purchase Online
Campsites - electrical: $20 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: 36 campsites

Directions: 8 miles west and 10 miles south of Platte of SD Hwy 44, or 6 miles south and 8 miles west of Platte on Hwy 50.

Nearest Town: Platte

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Campground Map

Contact Info

Platte Creek Recreation Area
35910 282nd Street
Platte, SD 57369
605.337.2587
Email: SnakeCreek@state.sd.us

Amenities

ADA/Accessible Features
Boat Ramp(s)
Campground(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
Swim Beach(es)

ADA / Accessible

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

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 43.29853
Longitude: -98.99765