Fort Randall Dam Visitor Center
Fort Randall Dam Visitor Center
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Fort Randall Visitor Center is located on the western edge of Pickstown, S.D. along U.S. Highway 281 and 18. The visitor center provides a spectacular view of Lake Francis Case, Fort Randall Dam and the Missouri River.
Exhibits in the center include information and displays about the authorized project purposes, construction of the dam, local cultural history, paleontological history, early exploration and natural history of the area. The center also houses a freshwater aquarium that displays fish species of the Missouri River.
Stop by the Lewis and Clark wayside exhibits adjacent to the parking area and at Target Hill Overlook (located above the Fort Randall Cemetery on the west end of the dam along U.S. Highway 281 and 18) to learn about the travels of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through this area.
Recommended nearby points of interest: Pickstown Museum, Fort Randall Chapel, and What the Duck? BBQ.
Hours of Operation
Closed for the Winter from Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Summer Hours:
Open: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Thursday – Monday every week.
Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Dam and Powerplant Tour Schedule Information
*POWERHOUSE TOURS ARE SUSPENDED FOR THE 2025 SEASON*
Tours are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day:
Weekdays: Three times daily at 10:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; and 3:00 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays: Three times daily at 10:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; and 3:00 p.m.
Hunting & Fishing
Great year-round fishing opportunities attract thousands of anglers to the lake.
Fishing is a very popular activity on Lake Francis Case. Walleye is the primary sport fish although bass, crappie, pike and catfish are also fished on the lake.
