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With its 146 campsites and ten camping cabins, Chief White Crane is a great place for groups to gather to spend the weekend. Combined with its own facilities and the features of the other two state parks nearby, Lewis & Clark and Pierson Ranch, visitors can take advantage of a wide variety of recreation opportunities.
Chief White Crane is one of the South Dakota state parks that offers the opportunity for visitors to see the majestic bald eagle.
In Southeastern South Dakota: 4 miles west of Yankton off SD Hwy 52, 2 miles south on Toe Road.
Beautiful place to stay with large camping spots. Paved, level pads for parking with plenty of space even for our 36’ rig. Pet, kid, and family friendly. We stayed Sun-Tues. park was clean with plenty of space for kids to play, beach and swimming area, fishing, hikes, etc. firewood available for purchase. Staff was super friendly and present. Wonderful views of the sunset. Quiet and super peaceful. Very cool spot to check out the dam and jumping paddle fish. There were basketball courts and cute little cabins available. The vehicle pass parking thing was a little confusing and an additional price on top of your camping reservation but overall worth every penny!! Can’t wait to come back again! A++
We love coming here as a family. The beautiful cottonwoods whisper in the wind, making the whole place very peaceful. Other campers are not too close and the shower facilities are very clean. This week the kids caught 11 fish! Pretty fun for first time fishermen!
SD park on lake Yankton. About 100 pads with 30/50 elec. No water at each. Hydrants at modern restrooms with showers. Most have good shade. Quite a few right on water and cabins with AC/ heat.
I like the location by Lake Yankton, just below the powerhouse. It's secluded below the dam with the bluffs and trees sheltering from strong winds. Easy to get to, all the typical restrooms, new play sets, lake from old river channel, cabins, swim beach, lots of shade, gorgeous views, with the bike path running thru.
Absolutely beautiful campground! Clean showers! Great water pressure in the showers! The only reason I’m giving the 3 stars is due the fact the campground host failed to drive thru and let people party and play music loud as can be until 12-1 am when I was there to fish the paddlefish opener so I was up early. I was happy. I would have went and got them but they would have known who it was and since I was staying in the tent I did not feel safe doing so. Once they left the next day it was a great stay the rest of the time!
