Swan Creek Recreation Area

Fees

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: $36 first vehicle | $18 for second vehicle | $80 transferable license
Campsites: - electrical: $20 per night
Campsites: - non-electrical: $16 per night

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.
State Park Maps / Information
Amenities
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campground
  • Drinking water
  • Electric campsites
  • Fish cleaning station
  • Vault toilets

ADA/Accessible

Camping Site
Activities
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing

Address

Swan Creek Recreation Area
C/O West Whitlock
16157A West Whitlock Road, Ste A
Gettysburg, SD 57442
605.765.9410
Email: WhitlockRec@state.sd.us
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Situated on the rolling prairie bluffs, the east and west campgrounds provide anglers the opportunity to stay overnight. Two ramps offer access to Lake Oahe for boating and fishing fun. Swan Creek is one of the SD state parks along the Lewis and Clark Trail.

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: 2 campgrounds with 26 campsites

Directions:

9 miles west of Akaska off US Highway 83.

Nearest Town: Akaska

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