The Fort Pierre National Grassland is located in the center of South Dakota, north of I-90 and is a…read moremassive 116,000 acre national park. I think it's the largest park I have ever reviewed. The address for this "business" is for the Park Ranger district office in Fort Pierre, where you can pick up a map (a must) and get some general information about the parkland. Its shrubby hillsides are home to whitetail and mule deer, while the hundreds of earthen dams provide lush habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, and fish. Given the right amount of precipitation and sunlight, the spring and summer months of the central South Dakota prairie come alive with wildflowers of different shapes, colors, and sizes. As the spring progresses into summer, native grasses create just as stunning a display as the flowers. I had the opportunity to view the grassland from US-83 between Vivian and Pierre. It's 35 miles and it's just so amazingly peaceful. I pulled off the road a couple of times just to stop and listen to ... nothing. Just the sounds of the wind in the grass and the quiet ticking of a cooling engine. I'm not a camper or a boondocker - I need Internet for work - but I can definitely understand people who will take a tent and a backpack and a full bottle of bug spray and just hike into nowhere. This is a great spot to do that. Of course, always bring a friend. Never hike alone. Bring plenty of water. [Review 17837 overall - 42 in South Dakota - 1358 of 2022.]

We stayed here for four nights over the Labor Day holiday weekend. The campground is really very…read morenice, wooded and clean. The trees are tall so there really isn't privacy between sites. But there is plenty of room between them, so you don't feel like you are on top of each other. The place was completely full. The staff did an excellent job keeping the bathroom clean and stocked. All in all this is a great place to camp! It is a great family place too. Swimming, boating, hiking, fishing. You name it. We will go again if we are back in the area. I would recommend reservations if you are there on a weekend.... Especially a holiday weekend! There are electric and non-electric sites only. No full hookups.

Wow! We just got back from our first time (mine at least) camping at Oahe Downstream campground 3…read more The park areas are will maintained and beautiful. The campsites are spread out so you feel you have privacy for the most part. They have a nice shower room facility that is free. Our family had a blast fishing and enjoying the outdoors. The marina has a nice restaurant and alot of different fun bikes to rent. Definitely stay here, it's reasonable and beautiful! Campground 3 is the best in my opinion because the campsites are right next to the water and there are great shore fishing spots.

We were greeted by Tom and Nova for an excellent three day stay at their lodge…read more Tom guided us in a top of the line fishing boat on Lake Francis Case for two days while his wife, Nova, handled the duties as hostess and chef at their lodge. The meals were first class and the entire establishment is spotless. They possess a "can do" attitude and will go the distance to make their guests comfortable. Their guest rooms are well stocked and comfortable. We felt their all inclusive fishing package to be a great value. The nearby town of Platte has everything you need to support your stay. The main street provides a diverse shopping experience with an excellent coffee shop. My family will be calling on them next year for another walleye fishing adventure. S.C. Elk Point, South Dakota

Superb in every way. Amenities are wonderful and food is spectacular. The views are gorgeous and…read morefire pits and hot tub are great for relaxing. Love the big den with tv and tons of mounts! Tim and Nova are incredible hosts and know you by name before you leave. Impressive to say the least. The hunting is really good and available for all hunting skill levels. This place is perfect and the hosts are second to none. Would recommend strongly! I want to come back for sure!!!

Where to begin?! Not only is the landscape incredible, but the Lodge and owners are too. They…read morewelcome you in and make you feel like you're visiting with old friends and family. The food is cooked with love and leaves you excited about what is on the menu next and the rooms are clean and quiet. It is so nice to have a full bathroom in each room too. There is a huge tv in a comfy living room to unwind together, but honestly, we rarely use it since we are all just having too much fun catching up and disconnecting from the "real" world. Our family comes for the fishing and have such a great time with our favorite guides Emily and Brad (aka 5-0). They are professional and friendly and they know that Lake Oahe! Always sure to catch our walleye limit and pick up some other great species along the way. Great boats and gear. We are so spoiled now after coming here for years. Once the catch is through, they clean the fish and package it all up ready for us to take home when our vacation is over. Be sure to give them a try. You won't regret the memories you make.

Spring Creek is my go-to basecamp for pheasant hunting season. I've been coming for 5+ years, and…read moreit's always a treat. The new cabins are warm, comfortable and convenient (we usually have a big group, so the open middle space is nice to meet at the end of the night or prep gear in the morning), and the staff is the best! Definitely recommended for hunters.

From the owner: Spring Creek is the premier fishing and hunting resort in South Dakota. Great fishing on Lake Oahe…read more Great pheasant hunting in central SD.

Imagine a place where the canvas of the sky meets the earth's vibrant palette - one such place is…read morethe Snake Creek Recreation Area in Platte, South Dakota. It's like stepping into a living landscape painting, where every hue is a brushstroke by Mother Nature herself. At Snake Creek, every path is an invitation to a new story. Burgeoning waters crackle with the rhythm of the wind, fishing spots that promise the thrill of the catch, and picnic areas that welcome you to dine amidst the whispers of the wind. As the day ends, the real magic begins. The sun dips below the horizon, and the night sky unveils a masterpiece - a tapestry of twinkling stars. Gather around a crackling bonfire , share stories under the celestial canopy, and create memories that will sparkle forever. Snake Creek is a perfect stop for RVers. See our Leisure Travel Van below, happily cooling off after a long day's ride through the flatlands of Nebraska and South Dakota. Many slots for RV's are level: some are not. The campground is on the edge of a major waterway and the site follows the contours of the water. There are full, partial and no hookup sites for those with RV's. There's also tent sites. The bathrooms / showerhouses sparkle. And there's a dump site for RV's. "ExplorewithUnity #leisurevans #LTVexplorers #rovertreks #ifwtwa #natja #rvlife #SnakeCreekWonders #SouthDakota #ArtInNature #TravelTales #instagood #travelphotography

Snake Creek State Recreation Area is a rural campsite with full cellular network coverage,…read morewaterfront (Missouri River), full hookups, and not ludicrously priced. When we pulled up, there was only one RV near 15 empty RV spaces and us. Behind our spot, the mighty Missouri River which at this point was behind a dam and a mile wide. Our space had hookups intended for a RV to back-in, but I was not going to a miss an opportunity to sit and look out at the windshield. This campground did not have water or sewer, only electric, which is odd but for two days, it would not be a problem. Voilà, campsite setup! I loved this campground and this location. I would have feel comfortable staying here for two weeks, settling into a slower pace, with a beautiful view. Perhaps in the future, we will stop here for another stay. Would I recommend this park? Absolutely. Would we come back? Absolutely, I am trying to figure out a way to pass through this part of South Dakota again. Informational: We travel in a 36' Class A RV.

We visit Dock 44 every summer. The staff are always friendly and helpful…read more The store portion has a small selection of items you may have forgotten for your day on the lake (food, snacks, first aid, cards, etc.), there are live minnows and other miscellaneous bait. The restaurant has great views inside overlooking the bay or sit outside on the deck. This is not fine dining and is not a fast foot joint; after a day on the lake the air-conditioning and food is a great refresher. We have had most items on the menu at some point in time. Our favorites are the burger, fish sandwich, steak (only offered sometimes) and coleslaw.

The restaurant is okay. We rented a boat slip for two days came back from fishing and someone was i…read moreour slip,no numbers or way for people to know it was rented. Told the man down there he sad go up to restaurant and tell my wife. That was ridiculous one person driving around in boat while the other hikes up to tell the wife.the cabin we had for 2 nights had a malfuctioning. air conditioner. It was 96/99 degrees in there all afternoon and evening. They said Unplug it for half an hour then plug back in. We had already unpluged it foran hour and it hadn't helped. Ended up trying to sleep with door open and a fan in the doorway. Worried about raccoons,wild cats getting in not to mention bugs. Miserable day and night. For this I paid 262.00 she gave us a 23.00 Breakfast free to compensate.

Curt and group do a great job making everyone feel welcome. Hunting was great and I can't wait to…read moretry some fishing this year.