Public Campground
West Midway — Lewis And Clark Recreation Area
West Midway — Lewis And Clark Recreation Area is located near the Missouri River, offering flat terrain with open spaces and scattered trees. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer, providing varied seasonal experiences. Nearby attractions include the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center and Gavins Point Dam, which offer educational and recreational opportunities.
Description
Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Park Size: 418 campsites, 19 camping cabins and 1 tent-only site. Same-day reservations: 107 sites. Call 1.800.710.2267 starting at 7 a.m. CT the day you wish to camp.
Directions: 5 miles west of Yankton off SD Hwy 52
Nearest Town: Yankton
Detours Nearby
Browns Lake Bigelow Park Woodbury County Park
1 hr 18 min away
Platte Creek State Rec Area
1 hr 49 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Sioux City, IA
- 1 hr 20 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs 28 min from Omaha, NE
- 2 hrs 50 min from Grand Island, NE
Location
West Midway — Lewis And Clark Recreation Area is located in South Dakota
Coordinates
42.86400037 N
97.53200067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
