West Bend Recreation Area

Pierre, SD U.S.A.

Walleye fishing is the drawing card at West Bend Recreation Area, located 35 miles southeast of Pierre off SD Hwy. 34.

Excellent camping and boat-launch facilities make this an ideal base camp to experience Missouri River fishing at its best.

On these 154 acres, there are 126 campsites — one of which is wheelchair accessible, four camping cabins, a playground, a picnic shelter, restrooms and easy access for boats and canoes.

The Missouri River lures many anglers.