West Whitlock Recreation Area

16157 West Whitlock Road Ste. A
Gettysburg, SD 57442

605-765-9410

A popular campsite for the Arikara and Mandan people in the past, West Whitlock now draws modern-day campers and fishermen to its shores. When the area became a park, it was named for Mrs. J.F. Whitlock, whose pioneering family once owned the land. Whitlock Crossing was the name given to a small settlement that operated a ferry across the river near the area.

Activities:

Birdwatching
Boating
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Swimming

Amenities:

Beach
Boat Ramp
Campground
Camping cabins
Canoe/kayak rentals
Drinking water
Dump station
Electric campsites
Fish cleaning station
Flush toilets/showers
Paddleboard rentals
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Snowshoe checkout
Vault toilets

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