| Pierson Ranch Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
  Location of Pierson Ranch Recreation Area in South Dakota | |
| Location | Yankton, South Dakota, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°52′22″N 97°28′53″W / 42.872876°N 97.481406°W |
| Area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
| Established | 1959 (as Corps Recreation area), 2001 (as South Dakota State Recreation Area) |
| Governing body | Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Omaha District, managed by South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks |
| Website | Pierson Ranch Recreation Area |
Pierson Ranch Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Yankton County, South Dakota in the United States. The recreation area is 60 acres (24 ha) and lies directly below Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake and is adjacent to Lake Yankton. The area is open for year-round recreation including camping, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating. It is 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Yankton.[1]