State Parks

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Spring Creek Recreation Area

Sitting on the shores of beautiful Lake Oahe, Spring Creek is a water-lover's paradise. The lake has more than 2,000 miles of shoreline and its clear waters are ideal for boating, sailing, fishing, water skiing and diving. Campers, history buffs, mountain bikers, and hikers will find new adventures in this rugged land first explored by Lewis and Clark. The recreation area offers a marina and convenience store, as well as an on-site restaurant run by the park's concessionaire.

Whether you are looking to enjoy one of the top fishing destinations in the region, a relaxing family vacation, a place to ride the waves, or just to enjoy time with your family and friends for a day trip, there is no better place to live your legacy than at Spring Creek on Lake Oahe.

Activities

Biking (on park roads)
Birdwatching
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Horseshoe Checkout
Horseshoes
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Picnicking
Walking (on park roads)

Fees

Daily: $10 for residents
$15 for nonresidents
Purchase Online
Annual: $40 for residents
$60 for nonresidents
Purchase Online
Modern Cabins: $150-$205 per night
Suites: $85 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: 10 modern cabins and 12 suites. Convenience store and marina with boat slips. On-site restaurant managed by concessionaire.

Directions: 15 miles northwest of Pierre off SD Highway 1804

Nearest Town: Pierre

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Spring Creek Recreation Area
28229 E Spring Creek Place
Pierre, SD 57501
605.773.3117
Email: SpringCreek@state.sd.us

Amenities

ADA/Accessible Features
Boat Ramp(s)
Concessions
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Fish Cleaning Station(s)
Flush Toilets
Modern Lodging
Picnic Tables
Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
Shore Fishing Access
Showers
Store/Gift Shop
Vault Toilets (open year-round)

Modern Lodging

The modern lodging accommodations at Spring Creek Recreation Area offer increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.

Prospectus

Prospectus for Restaurant Food Services - Spring Creek Recreation Area

Draft Concession Agreement

Date Issued: May 20, 2025
Offer Must be Received By: 8:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on July 25, 2025

Boat Ramp and Parking Expansion

Central Concept Plan (Future Access Site)
Lighthouse Concept Plan
Project Map
Overall Concept Plan
Lighthouse Boat Ramp Plan

Boat Ramp Meeting

ADA / Accessible

Flush Toilets
Modern Cabin(s)
Showers
Suite(s)

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 44.54868
Longitude: -100.4862

Additional Info

Spring Creek Modern Lodging