Cleaning Staff Needs Training
This visit and last year's visit at a cabin in this campground I walked into a room that was not very clean, I would recommend you take Lysol wipes as I had to scrub off the table and shelves
Kamper
8/9/2026
Overall Experience
3.5
Services
4.0
Facilities
3.0
Wonderful weekend
Chief White Crane is a beautiful lakeside campground with large shaded campsites and family friendly amenities. Many activities with helpful staff..
Summer lover
7/31/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Very Nice - Except
Park was very well maintained. Sites were very roomy, plenty of shade, and easy access to the lake. Roads and sites were asphalt and level.
Except - We were among a large number of victims to an overnight theft operation. Sites and coolers in our area were raided, and large quantities of alcohol and food were stolen. Staff was notified but didn't bother to identify exactly what was stolen. Simply advised we lock our stuff up at night. Didn't show must concern for finding all that "stuff".
Camping Hawks
7/22/2026
Overall Experience
3.0
Services
3.3
Facilities
3.8
CWC review
We get the same cabin every year and this year when we got there the air conditioner wasn't working, there's no longer a latch lock on the screen door and no way bugs were sprayed for. We had multiple spiders everyday in and around the cabin and it's never like that. I called the park customer service and told them that the shower curtains in CWC-2 bathroom were ripped on the sides and were curling so there was absolutely no full privacy when showering. Very concerning with kids. I was told they would get to them and never did while we were there. On the 4th night we ended up leaving about 9pm cuz we were sick of all of it so we didn't get the full night that we paid for.
SDcamper
7/20/2026
Overall Experience
2.8
Services
4.0
Facilities
3.0
Faboulous
Chief White Crane and the surrounding parks were fabulous. The grounds were well maintained, the camping site was overly spacious allowing for privacy. We were there for July 4th and all the other campers were extremely respectful. Enjoying the natural beauty was easy. There are well maintained beaches, trails and plenty of access to Lake Yankton and the River. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever experienced at at campground. The overall experience was fabulous.
ColoradoTravler
7/19/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Very pleased
What a nice park. I wished I had brought our bikes and were able to stay longer.
Breken3
7/18/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Perfect getaway
Campboy
7/15/2026
Feels like home
We feel like the out of state visitors are going to keep ppl from coming. Also the trees REALLY need tending. We saw a huge tree fall on a intransit new camper. We chose lots for smaller trees here for sure.
Want out of nebraska
7/8/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Nice campground
Just a camper
7/7/2026
Fun times
Clean open area to get together with friends and family
Jeremy
7/4/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Good times
Jeremy
7/4/2026
Great time
Jeremy
7/4/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Good
I would have liked to know what the bed situation was for the cabins i.e. 2 twins and one full —so I knew the correct sheet size to bring
Jag333
7/2/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
4.8
Facilities
4.0
I had a great time. Even though it rained every day
Hunter
6/30/2026
White Crane
Mary B.
6/29/2026
Great weekend
Allyk
6/28/2026
California visitor
This is the third time we have camped here . We love the the area, the bike paths, the shade trees and how quiet the park is.
The dump station is tight to get into with our 37' 5th wheel and dually truck.
DesertRat46
6/26/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.0
6/19/2026 visit
Yankton5871
6/25/2026
Chief White Crane
JJ
6/25/2026
Great campground
Visitors from Iowa
6/24/2026
Great fun
Jellybean
6/24/2026
camp
nice park, trails are fun to walk or bike on. friendly staff. improvement's would be to level out the spots so there isn’t a huge drop off from pad to grass area. also, the showers either need a door to latch then the shower curtain by shower or a wide curtain so it actually closes and ppl don’t see you showering.
campingma
6/24/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.5
Juneteenth stay
Yankton9837
6/22/2026
Good trip
GoOutside26
6/18/2026
Chief White Crane
We had a great stay at Chief White Crane. We went mid-week and the camp was very peaceful. The bathrooms were immaculate, which was a nice bonus.
However, after many years of camping, the campground hosts never once stopped by our spot or introduced themselves. This has never happened in the past so that was quite disappointing.
SD Camper
6/14/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
3.0
Facilities
4.4
Great experience!
The cabin we stayed in was very clean and nice and cool inside. The modern bathrooms and showers were just a short walk from the cabin. Beautiful views and it was nice and quiet. Everyone was super friendly that we came into contact with.
Thor18
6/11/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.8
Relaxing Weekend Full of Fun
Every time we camp at Chief White Crane it is always a great trip. They park is always well cared for, the people are always nice, and the facilities are well maintained. We keep going back every year.
Buffalo Fish
6/10/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
A quiet relaxing campground
Camp happy
6/10/2026
Great time!
Ezrydr
6/9/2026
great weekend
Dick Tracy
6/9/2026
Weekend camping
Nemo
6/3/2026
Chief white crane
JB
6/3/2026
Memorial Weekend
E.M. Olsen
5/30/2026
OK - Camping Trip
Overall - it had gone well. I had gone with my dog/Bear and it had gone well. I enjoy camping when the camp ground is not too full like on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends when they get a little too wild for my tastes. I enjoyed the piece and quite - which I did get and enjoyed, however, I did pack up the evening before my check out date due to two reasons - it was getting to busy (like what I had mentioned earlier) and they were forecasting rain in the early morning and I did not want to pack in the rain. I really enjoyed watching the wildlife during the weekdays - normally don't see that over the weekends when the campground is full. I saw the Falcons, Eagles, other birds, a couple muskrats in the water, along with a few deer going through the campground. Bear and I loved that!!!!
The only issues I had was that I did not expect to be cleaning my cabin when I had arrived. Found muskmelon seeds near the trash can and I swifter the floor and picked up a bunch of dirt, dust, Peanut M&Ms and Cheetos (I didn't have any of that when I was using the cabin - besides Bear cannot have chocolate and she has allergies towards a lot of people food - peanuts are one of them). Also I did my volunteering in picking up cigerate butts, twist ties, pieces of plastic wrappers, 1 dead Bat, 1 dead mouse and 1 dead mole (all together about 5-6 cups worth of these small pieces from the ground around the campsite) and found more later on in the trip. I do realize everywhere parks especially are working short handed and they do the best they can do and I greatly appreciate in what they do do. Later, did talk to my neighbor (had a great visit and Bear made a couple new friends to play with!) - she also picked up a dead animal as we were visiting as well. Makes me wonder what is causing all of these dead critters in a small area - I realize it maybe the circle of life.
The Comfort Station - is ok, but I do realize money is tight now days, however, the showers do need to be expanded/enlarged. I realize I am somewhat a large individual myself - but there are individuals that are much larger than myself - but it was a challenge in using the showers and how do the "handicap" individuals uses this comfort station that uses a wheelchair or a walker? I don't use either one, but I had to walk sideways to the showers, feel sorry for those that are either under 5'6" and are over 250 pounds or someone over 5' 8" and are over 285 pounds in trying to get into these areas.
Cabin areas - it would be nice to have outhouses and comfort stations more accessiable especially for those that have medical issues (Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and other medical issues) - so they can also enjoy the Great Outdoors - where they may not have the access to these RV units or can't use a Tent. Being more flexiable would help - but I do realize that must go with the majority - but at the price of losing others that this would be the only option to experience the Great Outdoors - how sad! And I maybe one of them and I am not 60 yet.
Personal Camper
5/26/2026
Overall Experience
3.3
Services
4.0
Facilities
2.8
Enjoyable as always
DD
4/1/2026
Paddle
Yagermeister
11/4/2025
fall camping
Mee
10/22/2025
Camping
Camper
10/11/2025
Cabin was great
NE camper
10/8/2025
Park stay
Mr Flip
10/8/2025
Cabin fun
We loved everything about the park, cabins, and park employees. We are from Nebraska and this was personal first time visiting. I was very impressed on how clean the outhouses were and the fact that the outhouses even had lights. Someone also stopped to clean and restock them daily. Where we were there was also a light pole not far from the outhouse making it easier at night to see. Loved the bike trails and playground for kids too. The only problem I had was when I used the shower house I did not realize the lights were motion activated. So when I was showering it suddenly was pitch dark. I was unclothed and had to make my way to the door along the wall. I was in the large handicap shower. Then locate my towel to venture out into the main room to find the light. I was halfway to the sinks and they came back on. After talking to other members in our group they all experienced the same thing. Next time I will be prepared but it was not fun the way we had to find out. Actually made me kinda mad. I understand the reasoning behind it but maybe posting a sign to let people know so they are prepared. All in all we loved Chief White Crane and had a really good time with beautiful weather. We also stayed in cabin 10. Thank You
ckealy
10/4/2025
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.9
Another Great Experience
Frequent Camper
10/2/2025
Quiet fall trip by Lake Yankton
Loved being close to Lake Yankton to fish and kayak. Caugh perch, bass, and bluegill. Happened to also be the fall festival at Lewis and Clark which was fun as well. Site 22 has great views of the lake with nobody in front of you.
SD_Camper
10/1/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Relaxing Camping
We love having access to camping cabins. If we didn't have cabins, we wouldn't have been able to camp as much this year. We would love to have the check-out time extended passed 11AM. I greatly appreciate clean cabins and the time it takes to make sure the cabins are clean and ready for the next set of campers but it would be nice if we didn't have to cut our camping experience short.
Camping Mom
9/18/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.7
Great experience
Maitai
9/17/2025
Quick Camping Trip
We stayed in a camper cabin and it was an excellent stay. The deck is showing its age but we were told the park is aware of the condition and it is going to be taken care of, Beautiful park with the lake and everything very clean and trimmed up. Excellent park for bike riding and connecting with the trail system in Lewis & Clark campground.
Airplane guy
9/13/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Great Vacation
We had a great stay here. I was very pleased with 3 Sons RV Park as well, for dropping off the RV's and golf cart we rented from them for this stay. I will definitely rent from them again. I love that this park is so close to the swim beach of Yankton Lake. There is so much shade in this park. You can't go wrong unless you rent the cabins on the southwest end of the park, and they have no shade.
Tonya B
9/4/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Here smoke in your eyes
Enjoy everyday we were just had fun settling in vamp and enjoyed the quiet been coming thete for last 5 years Memorial week and labor day week stay 7-8 days love it.
Fun Camping
9/4/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Always a nice stay
Jeremy
9/1/2025
Chief White Crane
Kerry
8/31/2025
Happy Camper
Wonderful campground. Lots of room, great views of the lake and nice staff. We will visit again.
JJ
8/29/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.6
Relaxing, quiet and enjoyable
Very quiet. Spacious sites with lots of green space. Close or adjacent to bike paths. Nice long bike paths.
Cyclone bikers
8/27/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.8
Good
Nice campground and close to stores incase items are forgotten.
Dp1982
8/22/2025
Overall Experience
3.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.2
First Time at this park
Camper95
8/20/2025
Overall Experience
3.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.2
Fun camping with the family
Farmer
8/14/2025
Birthday stay
The only problem was the wood i bought from your site was wet and wouldnt start on fire. This has been the only problem i have had and it happenned the 2 times i was there. End of july and then last week. Please work on a better system on getting and keepi g the wood drier
Troy M
8/13/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0