Big Bend of the Missouri

Big Bend of the Missouri

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(605) 223-7660
lat: 44.0833222 long: -99.5420541

The Big Bend of the Missouri refers to the famous landmark that bends expansively along the Missouri River. Famous before Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery even reached it, the bend stretches an impressive width of 1.6 miles with a circumference of 22 miles. Having reached the base of the bend on September 19, 1804, the adventurers began the 30-mile trek through the bend on September 20th and finished their navigation of the bend on September 21st.

Today, the Big Bend of the Missouri serves as a recreational campground for outdoor enthusiasts. While the land within the bend belongs to the Lower Brule Indian Reservation, the rest of the location is managed by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Range of activities include but are not limited to biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, hunting, and birdwatching. Avid campers have their choices of accommodations in the event they want to stay for more than a day.

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Golden Buffalo Casino Motel
Golden Buffalo Casino Motel

210 Sitting Bull St, Lower Brule, SD 57548, USA
Distance: 1.98 mi (straight line)

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Lower Brule Sioux Tribe
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Oyate Cir, Lower Brule, SD, USA
Distance: 3.22 mi (straight line)

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Lode Star Casino
Lode Star Casino

Lode Star Casino & Restaurant, South Dakota 47, Fort Thompson, SD, USA
Distance: 5.21 mi (straight line)

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Fort Thompson Mounds
Fort Thompson Mounds

Fort Thompson Mounds, Fort Thompson, SD, USA
Distance: 8.87 mi (straight line)

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Tribal Experiences

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

1301 North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 20.76 mi (straight line)

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Tribal Experiences Museums and Interpretive Centers

Roam Park Trail
Roam Park Trail

Roam Free Park, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 21.04 mi (straight line)

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Walks and Hikes

American Creek Recreation Area & Campground
American Creek Recreation Area & Campground

American Creek Recreation Area, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 21.20 mi (straight line)

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A Bridge View Inn
A Bridge View Inn

115 North River Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 21.42 mi (straight line)

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Silver Dollar Bar
Silver Dollar Bar

Silver Dollar Bar, North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 21.53 mi (straight line)

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Food and Drinks

Upper Crust Pizza & Wings
Upper Crust Pizza & Wings

Upper Crust Pizza & Wings, West King Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 21.55 mi (straight line)

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South Dakota Hall of Fame
South Dakota Hall of Fame

South Dakota Hall of Fame, South Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 22.17 mi (straight line)

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Dignity Statue
Dignity Statue

Chamberlain SD Rest Area facility, Interstate 90, Chamberlain, SD, USA
Distance: 22.86 mi (straight line)

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South Dakota Tractor Museum
South Dakota Tractor Museum

117 Cemetery Rd, Kimball, SD 57355, USA
Distance: 37.62 mi (straight line)

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South Dakota State Historical Society Museum
South Dakota State Historical Society Museum

South Dakota State Historical Society, Governors Drive, Pierre, SD, USA
Distance: 44.19 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers Tribal Experiences

LaFramboise Island Nature Area
LaFramboise Island Nature Area

LaFramboise Island Nature Area, LaFramboise Island Trail, Pierre, SD, USA
Distance: 44.28 mi (straight line)

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Pierre, SD
Pierre, SD

Pierre, SD, USA
Distance: 44.71 mi (straight line)

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Bad River Encounter Site
Bad River Encounter Site

Fischers Lilly Park, Ash Avenue, Fort Pierre, SD, USA
Distance: 44.95 mi (straight line)

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Log Cabin Museum & Visitor Center
Log Cabin Museum & Visitor Center

4 East Main Avenue, Fort Pierre, SD, USA
Distance: 45.03 mi (straight line)

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