Snake Creek Recreation Area is situated along the shore of Lake Francis Case about 14 miles west of Platte, South Dakota. The Lewis & Clark expedition traveled through this area, where they watched for "burning bluffs" and for their missing crew member George Shannon. The recreation area has a total of 115 campsites in two campgrounds. Most sites have electric hookups; camping fee is $10 to $14 per night.

From US-14, turn west on 7th St; go 3 blocks; park is on right. Campground has 12 sites with 20 amp, 6 sites with 30 amp. Shade trees. Water and sewer dump at entrance to park.

City of Spearfish Campground
625 5th St
Spearfish, SD 57783

Phone: 605-642-1340

Description: City park in Spearfish, South Dakota. From I-90 Exit 12, go west 8 blocks to the Canyon Street stoplight, turn left and go 9 blocks south on Canyon Street past the Spearfish City Park and across the bridge.

Campground: Open all year, 207 sites, 57 full hookup sites, 30/50-amp service, $17 to $26 per night, some tent-only sites, reservations accepted (605-642-1340), drinking water, restrooms with flush toilets, showers, dump station, Wi-Fi, picnic tables, fire pits/grills.

Comments: Sites with full hookups available May through September, depending on weather.

Latitude: 44.4799 | Longitude: -103.8593

Memorial Park
10 Jersey Ave
Huron, SD 57350

Phone: 605-353-8533

Description: City park located on the James River. From US 14 (4th St SE), turn south on Jersey Ave NE to campground.

Campground: Park has a total of 24 sites (sites with full hookups available), $12 to $17 per night, some tent-only sites, reservations accepted (605-353-8533), restrooms with flush toilets, dump station, picnic tables, fire pits/grills, playground, swimming area.

Comments: Nearby attractions include a golf course, pedal boats, swimming pool, and horseshoe courts.

Latitude: 44.3655 | Longitude: -98.1980