Platte Creek Recreation Area Campground sits within SD State Parks & Recreation's Platte Creek Recreation Area along the river in south-central South Dakota, with both tent sites and full hookup sites available. Electric hookups accommodate RVs up to 68 feet. The campground includes drinking water, showers, toilets, a dump station, and picnic tables, and allows pets and campfires. Access is by drive-in or boat. Crowding has been noted by at least one visitor. Platte Creek State Rec Area lies 1.6 miles north for campers who want to compare nearby options within the same recreation corridor.
Description
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.
ADA/Accessible Features
Boat Ramp(s)
Campground(s)
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Electrical Campsite(s)
Fish Cleaning Station(s)
Flush Toilets
Group Picnic Shelter(s)
Picnic Tables
Playground(s)
Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
Shore Fishing Access
Showers
Swim Beach(es)
Map & DirectionsPlatte Creek Recreation Area Campground is located in South Dakota near Platte
Coordinates
43.29853 N
98.99765 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 45 min from Sioux City, IA
- 3 hrs 17 min from Grand Island, NE
- 4 hrs 5 min from Omaha, NE





