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Big Weekend at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

Big Weekend at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

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It looks like a full house at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton for the holiday weekend.
Regional Game, Fish & Parks Supervisor Jeff Van Meeteren says all the campsite reservations were taken months ago…..

Van Meeteren says they do have same day campsites that may be available…….

He recommends calling the G-F & P reservation line to check.
Van Meeteren says you have to call the same day you plan to go to the park.
Van Meeteren says the park has seen some minor changes since last year…..

The recreation area is the second most popular site in the state park system, trailing only Custer State Park in the number of visitors each year.

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