Lake & River Life in Yankton.
Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River are 10 minutes from downtown Yankton.
Lewis & Clark Lake
Lewis and Clark Lake is not a weekend getaway for Yankton residents. It is part of daily life. The lake sits just minutes west of town, created by Gavins Point Dam, stretching approximately 25 miles along the Missouri River. One of the most popular state parks in South Dakota, and it is your backyard.
25 mi
Lake Length
400
Wet Slips at Marina
418
Campsites
10 mi
Paved Bike Trails
Boating & Marina
Lewis and Clark Marina with ~400 wet slips, 24-hour fuel dock, pontoon and powerboat rentals, and multiple public launch ramps.
Swimming & Beaches
Sandy swim beaches with changing facilities. Packed with families on summer days. Feels like a lake resort, 10 minutes from home.
Fishing
Walleye, sauger, catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, and northern pike. Below Gavins Point Dam is a destination fishery.
Camping & Cabins
418 campsites across three campgrounds, all with electric hookups. 20 state-run camping cabins plus resort lodging at the marina.
Trails & Recreation
10–12 miles of paved bike trails, hiking, disc golf, basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, and an archery range.
Missouri River
The Missouri National Recreational River flows freely below Gavins Point Dam. World-class tailwater fishing and canoe access.
Lake-Area Properties
If the lake lifestyle appeals to you, there are lake-area properties near Lewis & Clark Lake. Sundance Ridge, Lake Forest, Signal Hill, Hidden Hollows, and Marina Dell offer lots and homes near the water.
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