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Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Convenience is the key word for this park. Right off Highway 52, the park provides easy access to four picnic shelters and 67 campsites. In addition, the large day-use area serves as an excellent facility for hosting family reunions and large group picnics. The playground equipment, bike trail and basketball/tennis court add to its popularity.
 		 A group of youngsters hoop it up on the basketball court at Pierson Ranch Recreation Area.
   
History

  • Located 4 miles SW of Yankton off SD Hwy 52  Location map (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.)  DOT Road Report

  • Open year-round

  • Park entrance license required: $5/day/vehicle or $23 for an annual pass

  • Camping & Fees:  $16/ site. $18/prime site (full hookup for sewer, water and electric). 67 sites, 2 prime (all electrical). One wheelchair accessible site. Showers. Water. Dump station.

  • Camping Cabins: Two cabins, one accessible. Each sleeps four people. $40/night.

  • Reservations: (800) 710-2267 or www.CampSD.com. Up to 90 days prior to arrival. Campsites May to Sept. Cabins year-round.

  • Recreation: Camping. Cabins. Basketball. Paved, accessible hiking/biking trail. Trail connects to Lewis and Clark Recreation Area and the city of Yankton. Fishing. Game/equipment checkout. Horseshoes. Four accessible picnic shelters. Kitchenette picnic shelter available to rent for $50. Playground. Volleyball. Tennis. Softball diamond. Soccer.

  • Park maps: PDF files. Require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    - Campground map.
       (2 pages, 117KB)
    - Trail map and guide.
        (3 pages, 113KB)
     - Walking map
        (1 page, 257KB)


Pierson Ranch
Recreation Area
C/O Lewis and Clark
Recreation Area
43349 SD Hwy 52
Yankton, SD 57442
(605) 668-2985
Email: Lewis-Clark@state.sd.us


Click for more information on Lewis and Clark in SD state parks.
Pierson Ranch opened in 1959 and is the oldest campground in the area. It was the first campground to be constructed after Gavins Point Dam was completed. Located right between two other popular South Dakota recreation areas, Chief White Crane and Lewis and Clark Recreation Area, visitors can take advantage of a wide variety of recreation opportunities in all three parks.
Nearby Attractions

  • Lewis and Clark, Chief White Crane recreation areas

  • Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium

  • Gavins Point Dam, Powerhouse and Visitor Center

  • Dakota Territorial Capital Replica

  • More attractions and events can be found at www.TravelSD.com

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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