Chief White Crane Recreation Area

Chief White Crane Recreation Area, (169 acres), is located 5 miles SW of Yankton off SD Hwy. 52.

Special features: Canoeing/Kayaking on Lake Yankton, bald eagle viewing in winter, volleyball, horseshoe pits, basketball, park programs.

Trail: Trail for hiking or biking.

Facilities: 146 campsites - 144 electrical, 10 camping cabins (1 handicap accessible cabin), picnic shelter, showers, dump station, playground, swimming beach (no lifeguards), game/equipment checkout, canoe/kayak rentals, fishing dock, fish cleaning stations, boat ramp, handicap access. Entrance fee.

• Open House and Free Fishing Weekend

  May 17 - May 19, South Dakota State Parks
  605-773-3391
  gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/98/

• National Kids to Parks Day

  May 18, South Dakota State Parks
  605-773-3391
  gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/581/

• Just for Fun Pet Show

  May 25, Chief White Crane Recreation Area, Yankton
  605-668-2985
  gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/561/

• National Get Outdoors Day

  June 8, Statewide
  gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/583/

• Christmas in July

  July 20, Chief White Crane Recreation Area
  (605) 668-2985
  gfp.sd.gov/events/