Great Camping Facility
The online booking was painful. SD IT needs to develop a better web page to book reservations.
Great Camping Facility
9/12/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
4.0
Facilities
5.0
Nice park.
Lilo
9/11/2026
2026 Review
1 complaint. The boat dock has issues for loading and unloading boats. My opinion most of the problem is in the truck and trailer parking lot. If you were to install an exit at the east end somehow so loaded trailer could get out without becoming a traffic jam in the empty lot, it would make traffic flow a lot smoother.
Camper Dan
9/11/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.2
Labor Day weekend
Happy campers
9/10/2026
Great again, but bathrooms need replaced still
A large group (20+) of us have camped at Lewis and Clark Lake, Gavins Point Unit, annually for about 20 years. It has always been a good time with lots of trees to provide shade and well maintained campsites. A couple years ago the electrical boxes were upgraded to 50 amps, which was very necessary. Our only complaint is the restroom/shower complex nearest where we camp (near campsite #85) are quite old and are in need of replacement.
Phil
9/10/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.0
Great Campsite
We recently started camping again and had a great experience at this campground. The facilities were very clean, and the bike trail was beautiful and well worth exploring. The only issue we encountered was that the blind at the front door was broken. Other than that, everything was great, and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely come back!
Liza
9/3/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Great weekend
Big family
9/3/2026
Great!!
This is the best site in the whole park! Mostly shady and lots of green grass!
JJRD
9/2/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.4
Vacation
Very well kept bathrooms, very helpful staff and a clean park
Jake
9/2/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Last minute getaway
JC
8/31/2026
Cabin stay
Brian Meyers
8/31/2026
Midweek with sibs and outlaws.
SD Big sister
8/30/2026
Two Day Stay
Rick
8/29/2026
Bathrooms needed to be cleaned
Jill B
8/29/2026
Clean the showers
Black widow spiders all over the shower houses. Be better
Ksjoker
8/27/2026
Overall Experience
3.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.3
Camping spot
The tree roots are digging up the pad, so not very level unless you park between the trees in the way back. Fire pit was not in a good spot for our camp spot.
1989/1990
8/27/2026
Overall Experience
3.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.3
Good Experience
Sally
8/26/2026
No fish cleaning station, showers are disgusting
If you have a nice camper with a shower it’s probably a good campground. If tent camping and using the facilities they are gross. And if you are fishing there are no fish cleaning facilities. The one at the next boat ramp to the west was small and the grinder was closed.
Scott
8/26/2026
Overall Experience
2.0
Facilities
2.7
Great campsites, wonderful weekend
SDCampers
8/24/2026
RV SD
We arrived on Saturday, August 8th, and the Park was absolutely chock o'block. On Sunday people began leaving and by Monday the park was a peaceful haven. Solitude on the Missouri. The park staff were helpful and informative. They are a great team. We look foreward to a return visit in September this year.
Unique RV'er
8/21/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.8
Lester
Not impressed with cleanliness of bathhouse. I doubt the floors were ever mopped. Prices pretty high for out of state residents to enter the park.
Lester
8/20/2026
Overall Experience
3.5
Facilities
1.0
Garvin
Bathhouse cleanliness not acceptable. Prices for admission to parks WAY TOO HIGH for out of state residents
Ga rvin
8/20/2026
Overall Experience
3.0
Facilities
1.0
Ronda
Need cleaner bathhouse. Floors filthy. Under mats in showers filthy. Prices for out of state way too high.
Ronda
8/20/2026
Janet
Bathhouse not super clean. Floors should be mopped daily and mats taken out and mopped underneath them. For the outrageous prices you charge for out of state residents i think the bathhouse should be much cleaner
Janet
8/20/2026
Overall Experience
2.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
3.8
Review
The bathhouse was not very clean. For as much as you charge for out of state residents for oark passes and campsite reservations i feel the bathhouse should be much cleaner.
Denny
8/20/2026
Bathhouse
I think with the high orices you charge for out of state stickers and the reservation fee you charge for oyt of state reservations, the bathhouses could certainly be cleaned better than what they apoeared to be!!!!!
Wally
8/20/2026
Bathhouse not clean
Our bathhouse not real clean. Very disappointed with cleanliness of the floors.
Dutchman
8/20/2026
Camping
Vicki Norgaard
8/20/2026
Happy Place
We love this park, it is our happy place. However, we are upset to find that we are no longer able to see when campsites will become available in the Yankton unit on CampSD.
Big Ed
8/20/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
3.8
Facilities
4.3
Facilities
4.1
Love this place
Absolutely love it here. It’s the only place we camp (twice a year)
Stephanie
8/19/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.9
29 years
We have been coming to Lewis and Clark for 29 years and it has always been great. We will continue to come for another 29 years. This is the 1st year we have a criticism. Usually the bathrooms are immaculate, but this year it seems as if that area has been falling behind. Thry were pretty gross, even after the "cleaner" came through.
HappyCamper
8/19/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Great park
Mike
8/19/2026
Park Visit
The bathrooms were not real clean. I'm not sure the floors ever get mopped. That is why I gave the 2 in the Facility Condition/Cleanliness. I think the floors should be mopped and mats moved every day.
German
8/16/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
GOOD TIMES
SAWDUST
8/14/2026
Great Stay!
Bad351
8/13/2026
Great Stay
Luv2travel
8/13/2026
Nice
SD Wanderer
8/12/2026
Love Lewis & Clark camping
Lollypop camper
8/10/2026
Camping
Tonkagma
8/10/2026
west midway
Lewis and Clark is a beautiful area with great bike trails, beaches, bird watching, and atmospere. However the restroom at West Midway campground needs attention. During our stat, there was significant build up of dirt along the toilet stalls, light switches, heater, Just after the bathroo was supposedly cleaned, there were still many insects on the sink. The soap dispenser was near empty all week, the whole feeling was not very clean. Old spider webs in corner of stalls. I didn't use the shower
fred
8/10/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
4.5
Facilities
4.2
Filthy Bathrooms! The bath houses are filthy! Bugs and filth! Minnesota has the best bath houses. Our cleaners need lessons from them! Hope some one takes this review seriously.
R & T
8/8/2026
Cabin Stay
Our family loves going to Lewis and Clark Rec area! It's beautiful, with plenty of camping, and the bike path is a favorite of ours. This year we noticed a larger number of electric bikes and scooters (like everywhere!). The speed these kids, because it was usually kids we saw, were going was wild. They were not following common and kind rules of sharing the bike path, nor did they usually follow any road rules. The parks increasing rules of usage of these would be great. Not only for the public but also for the safety of the kids flying by on these things.
camper
8/7/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
3.8
Facilities
4.0
Great family experience and so many available amenities, but trail safety was a major concern
My family had an amazing time at the L&C Rec Area camp ground. We were joined by 3 other families that had campers while we stayed in Cabin G. The proximity to the trails, beaches, playgrounds, and bathrooms was great. We were able to fish for a morning, walk on the trails, and go to the beach in the afternoon. Overall a really great experience. Although, with 4 families and 8+ kids walking on the trails we felt that the electric bikes/scooters that adults and kids were riding were a major danger to everyone walking or riding normal bikes. We felt more safe walking on the roads with vehicles traveling slowly than we did on the trails because of the high speeds (at least 25mph for some) the electric bikes/scooters were traveling at. We even came across a golf cart driving on the trails. Something needs to be done to regulate the trails and the speeds that electric scooters/bikes are traveling at.
Alex W
8/6/2026
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
4.2
Facilities
4.0
Great stay. Staff was great.
Camp
8/5/2026
A summer favorite
I LOVE the trail systems, parks, beaches, and views at Lewis and Clark! My only request is to add bike trail connections to the playgrounds so children can easily ride their bikes from a main trail (by the water) to the playgrounds.
Farmer
8/5/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.3
Facilities
4.7
Memories Made
We had thunderstorms one night and the strobe light/fire alarm went in the cabin and would not shut off, (probably storm related) Luckily they had given us a phone number to call for after hours problems. It was answered and very soon a park ranger or someone from the fire department took the devices down and out of there. They replaced the next day.
Family Camp 2026
8/5/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.8
bathhouse cleaning
Bathhouse #G-3 needs a complete remodel. The showers had cobwebs hanging in the showers with dead bugs in it. There was trash on the floor in the showers that was there the entire time we camped. The shower head sprays at the wall, which leaks into the trim and goes out into the hallway of the shower area. Toilet area was fine, but the showers need work or a good cleaning. Water pressure was great.
campers
8/4/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.8
Another pleasant experience
Frequent Visitor
8/1/2026
Park Rangers - Please SLOW down
At night, when the park rangers were making their required rounds, they drove WAY to fast to be able to see the children playing in our group circle. This is the second year I provided this specific feedback.
Annual Group Camper
7/31/2026
Overall Experience
3.3
Services
3.8
Facilities
3.7
July
Nice facility... just too hot of weekend.
Ward
7/30/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
3.9
Great Spot!
JhRO
7/30/2026
Family Camping Trip
Our cabins were full of flies. The middle cabin B still had open beer cans from the previous campers along with half drank water and chips. I don't think the floor was swept or if it was not very well. Cabin C had the air conditioner turned off so was very warm at arrival.
Family Campers
7/30/2026
Overall Experience
2.8
Services
4.0
Facilities
3.7
Mr fxdwg
We are totally satisfied and it’s one of our favorite places to camp. It was a major improvement to have 50 amp electrical outlets at West Midway. We enjoy the visitors welcome Center and riding bikes around the park. We feel safe there and appreciate you patrolling. All the staff is always great.
Fxdwg
7/29/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Very pleased
Nature lover
7/29/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.7
Great campsite. Beautiful view of the river. Great campground. Will definitely be back.
Beautiful Campground
7/26/2026
HAPPY CAMPER
Clean, well kept, friendly staff!!!
HAMMER
7/24/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.3
Love this place.
Always love coming here. We come up about every two weeks from spring to fall. Beautiful facility with friendly ataff and ither guests. .
Soloesp
7/23/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Beach use
Clean well monitored
M Nieman
7/23/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Good
DNR are great, but it is a bit much. Each time we got off boat there were a lot of them there and always seeming to do a boat check or asking you questions just to try to give you some sort of ticket. It is like you enjoy the lake and then when get off its like being at the airport and going through security before you can basically get off your boat. It is a turn off and a little excessive. Other than that it is a great park and loved the City of Yankton
Familyfun
7/23/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Excellent
Alanj
7/23/2026
Yankton
S wolfe
7/22/2026
Great park. Seems to be over. Run by golf carts and ebikes(motorcycles) on the weekends
Kids driving golf carts with music and all the electric powered thing go very annoying on the weekend nights. Groups just randomly driving around
QuietCamper
7/22/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Bathroom quality
For years, we have said how great the cleanliness is of the bathroom at the park. This year I don't know that I could say the same. The bathrooms had mud on the floors in the same spot for multiple days, implying it wasn't getting cleaned off. The sinks for not clean, with bugs all over them for multiple days.
Camper123
7/20/2026
Overall Experience
3.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.4
Campsite review
We stayed in campsite 267 and we have a tall camper. The top of our camper hit tree limbs multiple times on that campsite circle. My feedback would be trim all trees throughout each campsight and all driving lanes to get to the campsite have trees trimmed high enough as to to not touch the tallest camper roof or ac unit. A tear in a roof could be very costly and cause possible water damage. Other than that the campgrounds was awesome ... bueatiflly kept and very very nice. One of the nicest around.
Gthreekm
7/18/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.3
Facilities
3.7
LEwis and Clark Rec area July weekend
Camper One
7/18/2026
Love this place!
Fun Time Crew
7/16/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
5.0
Great trip
We've been come to the same sites for 20+ years. We always have a great time. We did notice the restrooms were not as clean as we have experienced in the past, which has always been a significant talking point when we tell others about Lewis and Clark.
LakeLivin'
7/15/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.6
Pleased
Retired
7/15/2026
Enjoyable Camping
Lets go camping
7/14/2026
Muddy Tracks
When we arrived, we found deep tire tracks all over our site, so we had to camp further away. It was a mess to say the least. We arrived late and could not see well, so I tripped over it several times. I'm not sure why nobody leveled it out. We felt abandoned, to say the least. The water fountain by the showers was filled with bird poo, so we skipped it. The river was the winner.
Ceci
7/12/2026
Overall Experience
2.0
Services
1.0
Facilities
2.3
Beautiful setting
Kerry
7/12/2026
Campsite 349
Campsite 349 was tucked back in a nice “evening” shaded area. Unfortunately this site was very weeded and had a branch hanging where we were unable to use our awning in the hot mornings. This site was semi close to the bathrooms, which were clean during the week - but over the holiday weekend were a mess. I supposed this is a bit expected and would be hard to keep up on given the circumstances of the holiday. We were also made aware that the bathroom doors could easily be opened from the outside, exposing whoever was showering on the inside. We were told some kids were going around unlocking bathroom doors. This had our preteen afraid to shower alone. We did participate in some activities the park put on, and appreciated the opportunities they provided. Overall, the site was fine, but I would choose a different one for our family next time.
JaycoEagle06
7/10/2026
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
4.8
Facilities
4.3
July 4th outing
Very nice campground. We love staying there very often. We do have big concerns about electric scooters getting out of control on the bike & walking trail. too many kids going very fast !!!!!!!!
Jimmy
7/10/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.4
G3 restroom is oddly designed and not very private.
As always, the park is well maintained. restrooms need updating and G3 and the men's shower is oddly shaped and not private. You have to walk through the first shower to get to the back shower. So, if you in the first shower and get out to get dressed the person wanting into the back shower is required to walk through the first shower dressing space.... absolutely NO privacy!
Beech
7/10/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
4.5
Facilities
4.6
Best July 4th ever
America 250
7/8/2026
Lewis & Clark Cabin L
Dale
7/8/2026
Please clean bathrms better!
In years past, the bathrooms were immaculate and they are now disgusting. Filthy with dirt along with massive amounts of spiders! There is more dirt than grass at your campsite. Holes around concrete so be careful not to roll an ankle
Kaye
6/30/2026
Overall Experience
2.5
Services
3.4
Facilities
3.2
Love SD parks
Love SD parks
6/30/2026
Very nice park with a couple hiccups
We signed up online for a campsite close to the water, when we got to the park, we found out they changed site numbers. We were no longer close to water. We were able to change area and get a site closer to water. The site wasn’t exactly level so the front wheels of our motorhome were off the ground. The next day was very windy and we feared it would fall off leveling jacks. So we turned the motorhome around and drove straight in. Much better leveling. We had an early morning fishing trip booked so I went to bed early. At 8:15 that night a ranger knocked on our door to tell us we had to turn the rv around and back in. I ask why and he said he didn’t know, just the rule. So you tell me what difference a 25 foot motorhome makes driving in or backing in. It’s 25 ft, both directions. I understand if I were pulling a trailer camper with a truck. I couldn’t drive straight in because my truck would go beyond the pad and onto the grass. But there should be an exception to Motorhomes not pulling anything. So I got out of bed and went through the trouble of letting everything down and turning around. Front wheels off the ground again. The rule is so people don’t damage the ground off the pad I guess, but everyone there with a boat and trailer or extra vehicles park on the grass or wherever. Never saw one ranger care either. You just need some common sense on this issue. My motorhome sat in the exact same place on the pad whether driving in or backing in.
RAOaks
6/28/2026
Overall Experience
4.7
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.8
Cabin R
Cabin R's full mattres was quite uncomfortable. We have stayed at theses cabins before but believe the mattress quality was not as good. Also noticed very tiny ants inside right away. And seemed to always to have to wait for a bathroom.
Camper
6/25/2026
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
4.4
Facilities
4.2
Could have been better
The restroom care has gone downhill this last 3 or so years, showers are aging and not as clean as they used to be. Lots of electric bikes and scooters are making the roads and concrete walking trails very dangerous. This needs to be looked at, evaluated, and rules enforced before someone gets seriously injured! Everything else was as great and clean as it always has been. There is one of the older ladies in the office that needs some customer service classes. She can be abrupt and likes to make you think you may NOT have a reservation if you don't recall your site number. Not a very customer service-oriented employee.
Beech
6/25/2026
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
4.3
Facilities
4.6
family camp
Keith Willis
6/24/2026
Worst website ever
My problem is with your website. I tried multiple times to make a reservation as an out of state resident. The website either recognizes foreign aliens or SD residents. I tried to make an account and couldn't due to your choices. Also the site kept blinking out, not keep ing the information entered and I ended up finally with one days reservation instead of the two that I requested with an out of state pass. I entered agin and went through the process and got the second day and a second out of state pass which I did not think that I ordered. This was a terrible ordeal that took 1.5 hours and I could not establish an account. The park and staff at the site was wonderful as usual. Your reservation portal is horrible beyond relief. Also why do you need increasing amounts of personal data that is of no relevance to you, ie SSN, birth date etc. If you want out of state residents to use your park, and you demand that an account be established, design a website that works. Also, I do not need the second out of state pass that I ordered I guess at a point of frustration with your evil reservation system, and would like a refund on that
Hiker
6/23/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.2
Facilities
5.0
Great faces at Lewis Clark
Thank you for putting power in the center of the group camping sites,
Camper 2026
6/22/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.4
Cabin K 2026
Really enjoyed the location of Cabin K. We had a great 4 days in the park! Weather was great also!
Moparman69
6/22/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.3
Great place to go camping!
Peanut48
6/21/2026
Overnight Stop
Mike
6/20/2026
Beautiful place to camp
Nice and secluded
Al
6/18/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.8
Facilities
4.4
Noisy neighbors
Lovely site, nice bike and walking paths, lots of mature trees, good beaches.
One down side was our neighbors had about 25 people both saturday and Sunday with 6 cars parked around their camper. A ranger visited them Saturday afternoon to ask them to move their cars from another camp drive but did not enforce the excessive amount of people in the space.
nanastace
6/17/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
3.7
Facilities
5.0
Sister time
Auggie P Doggie
6/17/2026
Same Day Reservations
Overall, I feel the GF&P department is doing a good job with the reservations. We do see one problem. We had a same day reservation and decided to try and extend it at the last minute. Another person had already reserved the spot when we decided this. That is fine, it works the way it is supposed to. We had to change sites. We drove by the site a couple of times the next few days and there was a very small tent set up on it with clearly no one staying there,The tent might have been large enough for a small dog to sleep in it. We here this is happening constantly. People get on the site reserve a spot a few days before the weekend and then just set some little piece of equipment on it to reserve it for the weekend. At minimum they should be required to set up the unit that they are going to camp in.
Lake Dweller
6/17/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.9
Great place to camp
Visited short stint but loved the place. Big sites, well maintained, polite staff. I would highly recommend!
doglvr61
6/17/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Beautifully kept park
River
6/16/2026
Family Fun ... the only complaint ... Mother Nature and her heat and wind.
MickiD
6/16/2026
Camp Fun
Happy Camper
6/15/2026
Camp
One of the prettiest camp sites we have stayed at.
Funny girl
6/13/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
review
camperguy
6/12/2026
Good weekend
Just the too of us.
6/11/2026
happy grandma
We were extremely happy with how clean and nice the park is. We had two cabins and two camp sites. Well spaced out and equipped with what we needed. (electricity at sites and AC at cabins) The cabins were the best.
Grandma D
6/11/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.8
Lewis and Clark same day
Add water to sites
Dion
6/10/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
3.9
Quiet and peaceful
Sage
6/10/2026
Great stay
Chelsea
6/8/2026
Approval rating
Always one of our favorite locations. Staff is knowledgeable and caring and courteous. Great maintenance and upkeep
Bordo
6/6/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Smoke alarms went off
Everything was great, electricity and a/c worked wonderfully but at night the smoke alarms went off multiple times, I believe it was the little bugs getting inside and causing them to go off.
Cabin renter 210
6/4/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Short Title Review
Toilet out of order all weekend and Monday. Toilets are all very short and hard to sit down on for older people (no hand hold assists in stalls). Facilities otherwise excellent.
Archibald12
6/4/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Good experience
Borkie
6/4/2026
Electric bikes on trail
The electric bikes on the bike trail are a hazard. Almost no one is actually pedaling a bike on the trail anymore. I would say 90% of the bikers were on ebikes and they are going quite fast. I know there are rules in place on trails in Sioux Falls for ebikes and I think there needs to be some restrictions on the state's trails and the rules need to be enforced.
Skruffy
6/4/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Great stay
We stay there often as it is always clean and well maintained... and quiet for the most part. Lewis and Clark restrooms have always been well maintained, but they are getting older and could use a refresh or updates to help the staff keep them as clean as they have been.
Beech
6/4/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Love this park!
CB Campers
6/3/2026
Great campground. Employees need more training.
When I arrived, I checked in and the person checking me in, did not know what she was doing and did not act like she was trying to learn. There was a seased pro doing three people's jobs. The new girl, did not review anything with me and did not know how to read a map.
The camp activities were a huge hit with my kids at Gavin Point. The programing is great. We always love that.
Then I had a question for another employee about the best and closest beach to swim at, and he was about to make us drive a ways by the boat dock when there was one right behind us that he had no clue about and we could not see until we started walking. So, yes, we could have looked at a map, but it really was not marked on there and we were walking quiet a ways to see other beaches. So I was confussed how someone who worked there did not know. It was our first visit to the campground.
Cabin Dweller
6/2/2026
Overall Experience
3.3
Services
4.0
Facilities
4.6
Quiet place
Mom of 8
5/31/2026
thirsty
We stayed May 19 through May 26. I have no complaints about noise, excess traffic, long lines for water or dumping, or anything major. Only problem I had was the drinking fountains on two of the shower houses were not functional.
indurango
5/31/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.6
Facilities
We love Lewis and Clark. The facility cleaning has gone downhill greatly over the years. The bathrooms are not very clean. Especially those in first come first serve.
Lj
5/30/2026
Overall Experience
3.0
Services
5.0
Simply Amazing
Happy camper
5/30/2026
Happy
Always clean and great staff
Campsite reserve
5/29/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
LOVED it!
This is a beautiful place. Loved the sunset colors and the quietness of the park.
LTheresa
5/27/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Missouri River vacation
Gypsy Girl
5/22/2026
Nice site...but
The site was absolutely wonderful! The comfort station was clean. My only issue has to do with the refund policy. Last Sunday night, the lake area was in a 3 out of 5 risk for severe weather. For our safety, we decided that it would be best to leave. I went to the office to see if I could get a refund. I was told that since I missed the 24-hour window, i could not get a refund. I get it...there have been folks in the past that abused the refund policy...but there should be a special circumstances allowance (like a hugh threat of severe weather) so that refunds could be issued in advance of severe weather. I am hopeful that you will give consideration to this circumstance and issue a refund.
Camper65
5/21/2026
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
4.0
Facilities
4.1
It was wonderful
It was spacious grassy land between sites which were on paved parking spots. Many were facing the water. The paved bike/walking path around the park was fantastic and well used by many. We wanted a different site than the one we were given when we registered on line and easiliy changed it by calling the reservation line again. The lady in the office was helpful and friendly.
Spacelady
5/19/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Lewis & Clark
We really like this campground. We moved to SD in 2002 and the decision of SDGFP to take over management of Army Corp areas we one of the smartest decisions to be commended. Great job! We also reserved Thursday so we could arrive earlier than the 4pm check-in time on Friday. One thing that could be improved: I remember being able to see a picture of campsites. I like that. In todays world there is no reason not to have this for all campsites. Also the campsite we selected was mostly dirt and not grass. If it would have rained it would have been nothing but mud. We would have easily selected another site if we had known. It would be helpful to be able to update a description of each site to include updates such as conditions, recent construction. etc.
Refugee (retired)
5/15/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.6
Nice View
Phil Busby
5/12/2026
Lovely and Quiet
MandaLamb
5/10/2026
Park improvements.
VolunteerJW, we're off season travelers and always injoy seeing improvements. i
5/4/2026
Camping at gavins
Very clean bathrooms and camp ground. Just wish there wasn't an extra charge for out of state people.
Jeremy
4/30/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Great
Tdpts5dnn
4/29/2026
Clean great experience
Sweeney fishing
4/29/2026
Love camping at Lewis & Clark!
We have camped at Lewis & Clark for about 40 years and have NEVER been disappointed with this park. It is kept immaculately clean...mowed all the time and the Rangers & Staff at this park are very helpful!
Camping Fun
4/26/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Cozy spring weekend
Nick Severson
4/23/2026
Love SD State Parks
First time staying in the same day section.
KP from Fort Calhoun
11/10/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Pierson Ranch
Sffromsf
10/31/2025
Need dump station equipment upgrade
Dump station is far below standard ofnitgervosrjs,
Nana4400
10/28/2025
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
4.0
Facilities
2.5
Bathrooms
We were in first come first serve. No Bathrooms!!!! The area was quite full but the bathrooms in our area were locked.
Lj
10/16/2025
Overall Experience
3.3
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Lovely
fethfam
10/16/2025
Lewis & Clark Stay
Camping sites are so spacious! Love the views.
Mark
10/15/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Best Park in South Dakota
South Dakota has many great parks and recreation areas, but this by far is the best one in the state as far as Im concerned! I really cant say enough good things about Lewis and Clark. There are miles of trails to hike and water activities to participate in. The campground is clean, the sites are not crowded, and the shoreline campsites offer magnificent views. If you have not been to Lewis and Clark yet, get there ASAP!!
Krazy Kamper
10/12/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.9
Beautiful place
Happy camper
10/12/2025
A Real Gem
The Lewis And Clark Recreation Area is such a great state park. A beautiful setting and plenty to do. Extensive Bike and walking paths, hiking on the Gavins Point Nature Trail is a must. Restroom and shower facilities were extremely clean and constantly checked by park staff. Speaking of Park Staff, we had great interaction with the staff at the welcome center. Very friendly and knowledgeable . Light a campfire and watch the sun go down. 5 Stars all the way around.
Green Acres
10/10/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Great changes in the Yankton Section of Lewis & Clark.
Taking out the bushes and replacing them with small trees was an awesome improvement. Just inside the Yankton section and around the #400's sites made such a positive improvement. These locations are now so much nicer and it opened up the area, great job making that change!
BEECH
10/9/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Fall
Nebr camper
10/6/2025
Clean up
We have stayed here many times over the years. This was the first time we encountered trash on our site, and an absolutely filthy shower house. Do better, even at the end of the season.
Snowhyte
10/3/2025
Overall Experience
1.8
Services
4.0
Facilities
2.1
Fall Weekend
We stayed in Gavin’s Point and although we still love the camp ground this time the bee’s were horrific. We couldn’t even eat without them flying in our food or face. My husband was stung multiple times. We had to end up spending money on a screened in canopy to get some relief. We did mention it to the registration desk nut was told there was nothing that could be done. We understand they are part of nature, but a heads up on the website .
Bernitt08
10/3/2025
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.1
Great Stay
DavidC
10/2/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
first review
The park is very nice to stay in. The sites are large. However, I would like to see an upgrade to 50amp service.
Boots
10/2/2025
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.6
Horse camp
Loved the horse camp, clean shower, nice pens, trails have some rocks but very nice for barefoot riding, beautiful views of the lake on the hills riding, would like a better map system but paper map from park office did its job! Part of the adventure i guess!!! 10/10 recommendation
Trailridergirl
10/1/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.4
Facilities
4.2
Love Lewis & Clark State Park!
We love the park, the views of the lake, the bike trails, and all the fun campers we get to meet!
BeckyPrk
10/1/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
ThankYou
ThankYou
9/27/2025
Great-but holy yellow jackets
Absolutely love this park and will be back again. It's worth it to get the electrical sites if you want a great view. But the regular sites are great. The only issue we had was with yellow jackets! I've never been swarmed like that before. Thankfully the staff tried to help and only 1 sting happened, but I've never had that issue before, so I will be back again!
Ash
9/26/2025
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
4.6
Facilities
4.7
Camping weekend
Shared a wonderful weekend at Lewis and Clark with our children and grandchildren. Campground staff were very friendly. The cabin was immaculate and we liked the private bathroom and shower. Our grandchildren enjoyed the playground and had wonderful afternoon playing in the sand at the beach. We even saw an Eagle. The bike/walking trails were very nice. We liked being able to bring our dog with us. The scenery is so beautiful. Was a truly relaxing weekend.
Teresa
9/24/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Always better than NE! I live 3 hours away in NE and always tweak my days off so I can have time to come here instead of my local state parks. I don’t mind the out of state fee! SD is the standard!
Sarah
9/22/2025
Fun Time
Weeezie
9/22/2025
Restful stay
JWM
9/21/2025
Great weekend
Mpeter76
9/18/2025
Great campground
Bryce
9/18/2025
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.5
Facilities
4.3
Mini Vacation
Bear
9/18/2025
Camper
Beautiful campground. Lots of space and well maintained.
Camper Girl
9/18/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Retirement
Happy camper
9/18/2025
Dump station hoses
Dump station hose should have the threaded end so Campers can flush their systems. All other State parks have hoses that don’t have ends cut. Plus hose so short you couldn’t use it at all! Maddening!
Camper4500
9/15/2025
Overall Experience
3.5
Services
4.0
Facilities
3.4