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West Whitlock Recreation Area

A popular campsite for the Arikara and Mandan people in the past, West Whitlock now draws modern-day campers and fishermen to its shores. The replica of an Arikara earth lodge found in the park is a reminder of the many lodges that the Lewis and Clark expedition saw as they travled this area.

Website

605.765.9410

16157 West Whitlock, Ste A Gettysburg, SD 57442

Hours of Operation

Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
West Whitlock Recreation Area

Pricing

Daily: $8 per vehicle
Annual: 36 first vehicle | $18 second vehicle (with coupon) | $80 transferable license Purchase Online
Campsites - electrical: $20 per night
Camping Cabins: $55 per night

Amenities

  • ADA/Accessible Features
  • Boat Ramp(s)
  • Campground(s)
  • Camping Cabin(s)
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electrical Campsite(s)
  • Fish Cleaning Station(s)
  • Flush Toilets
  • Group Picnic Shelter(s)
  • Hiking Trail(s)
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground(s)
  • Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
  • Showers
  • Swim Beach(es)
  • Tent-only Campsite(s)
  • Vault Toilets (open year-round)

ADA / Accessible

  • Camping Cabin(s)
  • Campsite(s)
  • Group Picnic Shelter(s)

Activities

  • Biking (on park roads)
  • Birdwatching
  • Boating
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayak Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Life Jacket Checkout
  • Paddleboard Rental
  • Paddleboarding
  • Picnicking
  • Snowshoe Checkout
  • Snowshoeing
  • Swimming
  • Walking (on park roads)
Aerial view of Missouri River

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