Cow Creek Recreation Area
Categories
Public RecreationCampgroundsRV Campground
Hours:
Campsites and Cabins: Available up to 90 days prior to arrival.
Driving Directions:
Central South Dakota: 15 miles northwest of Pierre off SD 1804
About Us
Camping*Fishing/Boating*Picnicking
For Reservations: 800-710-2267
Water-lovers enjoy fishing, boating, or just watching the waves at Cow Creek. Both primitive shoreline camping and campground camping are available. The shoreline sites offer outstanding views of Oahe Reservoir while providing a great deal of privacy. Campsites in the campground have easy access to drinking water and restrooms/showers.
Lake Oahe Reservoir, located on the Missouri River, provides hours of outdoor fun. The lake has more than 2,000 miles of shoreline and its clear waters are ideal for boating, sailing, fishing, water skiing and diving. Campers, history buffs, mountain bikers and hikers will find new adventures in this rugged land first explored by Lewis and Clark.
PARK SPECS
Open: 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.
Park Size: 46 campsites and 4 camping cabins
Directions: 15 miles northwest of Pierre off SD Highway 1804
Nearest Town: Pierre
ACTIVITIES
Biking (on park roads)
Birdwatching
Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Walking (on park roads)
HUNTING INFO
Open October 1 - April 30 except rifles or muzzleloader
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) | Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s) | Shore Fishing Access | Showers | Vault Toilets (open year-round)
