Burke Lake Recreation Area

Like an oasis on the prairie, this area has a 25-acre lake which is surrounded by trees. Whether boating, sailing or canoeing, visitors will enjoy this lake that averages only eight feet in depth. Native and introduced prairie grasses and wildflowers abound in the 206-acre park, and wildlife of all kinds inhabit this unique area.

Camping	Located 2 miles east of Burke off US Highway 18 Location map (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) DOT Road Report Open year-round Park entrance license not required Camping & Fees: $8/site. 16 sites (all non-electrical). No showers or water. Vault toilets. Reservations: None available. First-come, first-served camping. Recreation: Camping. Boating. Fishing. 3/4-mile hiking trail. Trail great for bird watching. Two picnic areas. Two picnic shelters. Fishing/Boating: Single lane boat ramp. Wheelchair accessible fishing dock. Northern pike, largemouth bass, perch, bluegill and bullheads. Park maps: PDF files. Require Adobe Acrobat Reader. - Campground map (2 pages, 102KB) - Trail map and guide. (2 pages, 151KB) Burke Lake Recreation Area C/O Snake Creek Recreation Area 35316 SD Hwy 44 Platte, SD 57369 (605) 337-2587 Email: SnakeCreek@state.sd.us
The 16 campsites at Burke Lake are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All sites are non-electric. This park has areas for tent camping and RV-type campers.
Fishing
This 25-acre lake is known for its panfishing. Also expect to snag some Northern pike, largemouth bass, perch, bluegill and bullheads. A wheelchair accessible fishing dock allows access for everybody.
Nearby Attractions
Snake Creek, Buryanek, North Wheeler, Pease Creek, North Point and Randall Creek recreation areas Fort Randall Chapel remains and the site of the Fort Randall Military Post, Pickstown More attractions and events can be found at www.TravelSD.com