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Rising Water on Lake Francis Impacts GFP Areas

By Diane Deis May 28, 2019 | 1:06 PM

PIERRE, S.D. – The Corps of Engineers’ new predictions for the water level on Lake Francis Case will affect several Game, Fish and Parks facilities on the reservoir.

Buryanek Recreation Area

  • Boat ramps are expected to be useable through Monday, May 27.
  • All three group camping areas are closed.

Dude Ranch

  • Boat ramp is closed.

Elm Creek

  • Boat ramp is closed.

North Point Recreation Area

  • The campground will be closed beginning May 28 through at least June 9. Campers with reservations have been notified. Future reservations will be kept informed as more information becomes available.
  • Both beaches will be closed.
  • The North Point Bay and St. Francis boat ramps are out of service. The Prairie Dog Bay boat ramp will remain open.
  • Open day use facilities include the archery range, rifle range, dump station, fish cleaning station, sand volleyball court, and portions of the bike trail.

North Wheeler Recreation Area

  • Campsites 18 – 25 are unavailable.
  • Boat ramp will remain open.

Pease Creek Recreation Area

  • Boat ramp is expected to be useable through Monday, May 27.

Platte Creek Recreation Area

  • Boat ramp should remain functional. Courtesy dock is closed.
  • Swimming beach and playground are closed.

Snake Creek Recreation Area

  • Main boat ramp is closed. The high water ramp is open.
  • Swimming beach is closed.

South Scalp Lakeside Use Area

  • Boat ramp will be usable through the Memorial Day weekend, but will likely close afterwards.
  • Camping area may be slightly affected.

South Shore Lakeside Use Area

  • Beach area is closed.
  • Boat ramp will remain open.

Spillway

  • Area should not be impacted

Whetstone Bay Lakeside Use Area

  • Main boat ramp is out of service.
  • High water ramp will be available.
  • Campsites will not be affected.

White Swan Lakeside Use Area

  • Boat ramp is out of service.

West Bridge

  • Boat ramp expected to be usable through Monday, May 27.
  • Officials will monitor the water levels over the next several weeks and change facility statuses as warranted.

Closures related to the flood conditions across South Dakota can be found athttps://gfp.sd.gov/pages/2019-flood-closures/.

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