Directions and Factoids
Directions: Near Pickstown on US 18 and US 281.
Factoid: Fort Randall Dam is located near Pickstown, SD in southeastern South Dakota along the
Missouri River. The dam is home to one of America's largest wintering concentrations of
bald eagles with the highest concentrations usually from December through February. Above
the dam, the 110-mile long reservoir, Lake Francis Case, provides numerous recreational
opportunities including camping, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking
to name a few. There are 19 recreation areas located around Lake Francis Case reservoir
ranging from highly developed campgrounds and day use areas to primitive areas.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Seasonal Closure
Closed
Status Unknown
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American Creek Campground Access
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American Creek Marina Access
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Boyer Bottom
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Buryanek
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Cedar Shores
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Dude Ranch
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Elm Creek
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Fort Randall Cemetery
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Fort Randall Marina
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Historic Fort Randall & Chapel
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Joe Day Bay
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North Point Campground Access
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North Point Prairie Dog Access
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North Point St. Francis Access
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North Wheeler
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Pease Creek
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Platte Creek
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Randall Creek Recreation Area
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Snake Creek North
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Snake Creek South
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South Scalp
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South Shore
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BE
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South Wheeler
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Spillway
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Tailrace
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Target Hill Overlook
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Visitor Center
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West Bridge
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Whetstone
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White Swan
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| CD | Courtesy Dock |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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