State Park · South Dakota, United States
Snake Creek Recreation Area
Snake Creek Recreation Area is a state park in South Dakota, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Charles Mix, South Dakota, United States |
| Coordinates | 43.3900° N, 99.1195° W |
| Managed by | South Dakota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Snake Creek Recreation Area
Snake Creek Recreation Area is a South Dakota state recreation area in Charles Mix County, South Dakota in the United States. The recreation area is 695 acres (281 ha) and lies along the shores of Lake Francis Case, a reservoir on the Missouri River. The area is open for year-round recreation including camping, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating. There are 115 campsites, 10 camper cabins, and a full-service marina. The recreation area is 14 miles (23 km) west of Platte.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
Open year-round
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Platte, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 14 miles west of Platte |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 115 sites |
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Airports near this park
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- Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) · Pierre, United States · 89.9 miles away
- Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) · Sioux Falls, United States · 120.0 miles away
- Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) · Watertown, United States · 143.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Dakota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Snake Creek Recreation Area?
Snake Creek Recreation Area is in South Dakota, United States (43.3900° N, 99.1195° W).
When is the best time to visit Snake Creek Recreation Area?
Open year-round.
Does Snake Creek Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Snake Creek Recreation Area has campgrounds with 115 sites.
How do I get to Snake Creek Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Platte, South Dakota. about 14 miles west of Platte.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_South_Dakota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of South Dakota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_Creek_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).