Pierson Ranch Recreation Area

Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, (60 acres), is located 4 miles west of Yankton off SD 52.

Special features:  disc golf course, softball diamond, basketball, soccer field, sand volleyball and horseshoe, multiple picnic shelters for reunions and large picnics (1 with kitchenette), snowmobiling in winter months.

Trails: Easy paved trail for hiking or biking. Handicap accessible.

Facilities: 67 campsites - 67 electrical, 2 camping cabins (1 handicap accessible cabin), showers, dump station, playground, picnic shelters, game/equipment checkout, paddleboards, canoes and kayaks available for rent, fishing, 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/

• Lewis and Clark Homestead Day

  June 8, Pierson Ranch, Yankton
  605-668-2985
  gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/562/

• Halloween at the Ranch

  August 3, Pierson Ranch Recreation Area, Yankton
  605-668-2985
  gfp.sd.gov/events/