State Parks

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Platte Creek Recreation Area

Fishing and water recreation draws a quieter crowd to Platte Creek Recreation Area to enjoy Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River. Visitors to Platte Creek enjoy natural features similar to those at Snake Creek, but from a quieter campground with similar amenities.

The earliest maps refer to this stream as Fish Creek. After the 1880s, the creek was renamed to honor Bernard Pratte, who operated a fur post near the mouth of the creek. A spelling error forever changed the name to Platte Creek. It was in this area, also, that Lewis and Clark were told to watch for the "burning bluffs."

Activities

Boating
Camping
Fishing
Historical interest
Swimming

Fees

Daily: $6 per vehicle
Annual: $30 first vehicle | $15 for second vehicle | $65 transferable license
Campsites - electrical: $17

Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 36 campsites

Directions:

8 miles west and 10 miles south of Platte of SD Hwy 44, or 6 miles south and 8 miles west of Platte on Hwy 50.

Nearest Town: Platte

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.CAMP (2267).

Maps

Contact Info

Platte Creek Recreation Area
35910 282nd Street
Platte, SD 57369
605.337.2587
Email: SnakeCreek@state.sd.us

Amenities

Beach
Boat Ramp
Campground
Drinking water
Dump station
Electric campsites
Fish cleaning station
Flush toilets/showers
Picnic Shelter
Playground