Chief White Crane Recreation Area

State Recreation Area · South Dakota · South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Trail

Camping

Camping · Rv Camping · Dump Station · Shower

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Cabins & lodging

Cabin · Lodging

Availability & booking: see the official site.

Know before you go

Official site
gfp.sd.gov
Managed by
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Activities & features: Ada · Boating · Courts · Fishing · Geocaching · Paddling · Picnic Area · Playground · Recreation Facility · Wildlife Viewing

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Sources: USGS PAD-US, State agency · updated 2026-08-14