Lake Francis Case, SD

AKA: Francis Case

Lake Overview
Amenities
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Boat Rentals
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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About Lake Francis Case

The tranquil setting of Francis Case awaits your visit for a day on the water. Over 100 miles long with 540 miles of shoreline, Lake Francis Case is a fertile section of The Missouri River. This 100,000-acre lake runs from Pierre on the north end, to Pickstown at the south end. Bank access is available all around the lake, and numerous boat launch ramps are scattered up and down the lake providing boating access from most any direction. Marinas, campgrounds, RV parks, bait & tackle, convenience stores, restaurants and lodging can be found throughout the area.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

American Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Rodeo Avenue, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Buryanek State Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Buryanek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Dude Ranch Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off County Road 6, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Fort Thompson Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off Old Fort Thompson Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Left Tailrace Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, below the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Missouri River Boat Ramp Cedar Shore
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off George Mickelson Shoreline Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

North Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Northern Pike Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Snake Creek Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, at the east end of the State Route 44 Bridge, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Shore State Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off US Highway 281, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Trailwaters Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, below the dam, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

West Bridge State Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the west end of the State Route 44 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Whetstone Bay Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 1806, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Left Tailrace Campground - 605 245-2173

Arrowwood Cedar Shore Campground - 605 734-5273

American Creek Campground - 605 234-5151

Camp Pleasant Campground - 605 234-1500

Oasis Campground - 605 234-6959

Keiners Kampground - 605 234-6826

Vacation Haven Campground - 605 487-6040

Pease Creek Recreation Area Campground - 605 487-7046

Platte Creek Recreation Area Campground - 605 337-2587

Snake Creek Recreation Area Campground - 605 337-2587

Buryanek State Recreation Area Campground - 605 337-2587

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white crappie, walleye, sauger, white bass and yellow perch at Lake Francis Case in South Dakota.