The Missouri River dominates the landscape of central South Dakota. The region offers various recreational activities for adventure seekers. Hikers and mountain bikers take to the many trails located in communities along the river. These trails offer miles of incredible scenery, quiet solitude and physical challenge. Some communities and recreation areas offer designated horse riding trails. Please contact local Chambers of Commerce for more information. State Parks also offer many trails and programs for outdoor enthusiasts. For more information on State Park trails, please see the Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks web link.



Burke Lake Recreation Area (605) 337-2587
2 miles E of Burke off US 18

Buryanek Recreation Area (605) 337-2587
20 miles NW of Platte off US 18

Chief White Crane Recreation Area (605) 668-2985
5 miles W of Yankton off SD 52

Cow Creek Recreation Area (605) 223-7722
15 miles NW of Pierre off SD 1804

Farm Island Recreation Area (605) 773-2885
4 miles E of Pierre off SD 34

Indian Creek Recreation Area (605) 845-7112
2 miles SE of Mobridge off US 12

LaFramboise Island Nature Area (605) 223-7722
SW side of city of Pierre

Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area (605) 765-9410
5 miles NE of Selby off US 12/83

Lewis & Clark Recreation Area (605) 668-2985
6 miles W of Yankton off SD 52

Little Moreau Recreation Area (605) 374-5114
6 miles S of Timber Lake off SD 20

North Point Recreation Area (605) 487-7046
1 miles NW of Pickstown off US 281

North Wheeler Recreation Area (605) 487-7046
16 miles S of Platte off SD 1804

Oahe Downstream Recreation Area (605) 223-7722
5 miles N of Fort Pierre off SD 1806

Okobojo Point Recreation Area (605) 223-7722
17 miles NW of Pierre off SD 1804

Pease Creek Recreation Area (605) 487-7046
9 miles S of Geddes off SD 1804

Platte Creek Recreation Area (605) 337-2587
14 miles SW of Platte off SD 44

Randall Creek Recreation Area (605) 487-7046
1 mile W of Pickstown off US 281

Revheim Bay Recreation Area (605) 845-7112
1 mile SE of Mobridge off US 12

Snake Creek Recreation Area (605) 337-2587
14 miles W of Platte off SD 44

Spring Creek Recreation Area (605) 337-2587
15 miles NW of Pierre off SD 1804

Springfield Recreation Area (605) 668-2985
1 mile E of Springfield off SD 37

Swan Creek Recreation Area (605) 765-9410
9 miles W of Akaska off US 83

West Bend Recreation Area (605) 773-2885
35 miles SE of Pierre off SD 34

West Pollock Recreation Area (605) 845-7112
3 miles SW of Pollock off SD 1804

West Whitlock Recreation Area (605) 765-9410
18 miles W of Gettysburg off US 212