Chief White Crane Recreation Area — Attraction in Utica South Township

This is a very nice campground and recreation area. Nice mature trees to help shade the area well. There are electric hookups and a dump out and water fill station there. The camp sites are spaced out nicely so you are not cramped in. They have a playground and sand volleyball court. They have paved paths attaching to roads so you can bike, run or walk around the lake. The lake is nice and shallow along the side opposite of the river. Makes it nice for kids to play in, kayak, paddle board and swim in. There is a sand beach for swimming on the side by the river. We didn't go to it, but it looked nice. There are small cabins you can rent that can sleep 5 and have a window A/C, electric outlets and a table and shelf inside. There is a nice deck attached that has a couple benches by the door that are covered and a large picnic table on the uncovered part. They have modern bathhouses that were seemed fairly well keep up. Definitely worth a stay at. You can go see the damn and spillway...

Again, 100 plus degrees!! not pleasant!! nobody at this nice campground in mid August, probably because of the heat. but we were here to get me a South Dakota license. Went to the DMV in Yankton and they couldn't have been nicer! Campground, we had a lakeside spot. Actually went swimming at the beach across the way. It was nice and refreshing!! Several shower bath houses, all clean and nice. Really nice campground, windy, sites were level, huge trees, not many bugs. Trails for biking were great. We biked 2 miles to the fish hatchery, cool aquarium, but nobody there to talk to. Camp hosts were real nice, thanks Mark and Rita (marguerita!!) Quiet when we were there, some kayaks and SUPs in the lake. It was big, and clear. Big Missouri river and dam were close!! Saw lots of wild turkeys, they are always...

Beautiful place to stay with large camping spots. Paved, level pads for parking with plenty of space even for our 36’ rig. Pet, kid, and family friendly. We stayed Sun-Tues. park was clean with plenty of space for kids to play, beach and swimming area, fishing, hikes, etc. firewood available for purchase. Staff was super friendly and present. Wonderful views of the sunset. Quiet and super peaceful. Very cool spot to check out the dam and jumping paddle fish. There were basketball courts and cute little cabins available. The vehicle pass parking thing was a little confusing and an additional price on top of your camping reservation but overall worth every penny!! Can’t wait to come...