- Biking (on park roads)
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Horseshoe Checkout
- Horseshoes
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Picnicking
- Walking (on park roads)
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
Fees
- Daily: $8 per vehicle
- Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 second vehicle (with coupon) | $80 transferable license
Purchase Online
- Modern Cabins: $150-$205
- Suites: $85-$125 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.
Contact Info
C/O Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
20439 Marina Loop Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
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)
Boat Ramp Meeting
Modern Lodging
Prospectus
Prospectus for Restaurant Food Services - Spring Creek Recreation Area
- Date Issued: December 13, 2021
- Offer Must be Received By: 8:00 A.M. Central Standard Time on January 19, 2022
ADA / Accessible
- Flush Toilets
- Modern Cabin(s)
- Showers
- Suite(s)
GPS Coordinates
Longitude: -100.4862