Pease Creek Recreation Area
SD · Geddes / Lower Lake Francis Case
37270 293rd Street, Geddes, SD 57342
Pease Creek Recreation Area has the kind of South Dakota presence that immediately slows the day down in the right way. In Geddes / Lower Lake Francis Case, the appeal here is its quieter, less publicized atmosphere—one of those places that feels like a genuine rider find instead of a heavily trafficked showcase park. It feels especially strong for riders who want landscape, access, and a destination with real local character rather than a generic public-park loop. If your ideal horse day starts with a clear sense of place before you even tack up, this is one of the state’s more memorable entries.
Riding guide
Highlights
A bluff-and-river ride that feels pleasantly tucked away, with just enough trail and horse-camp infrastructure to make an overnight stay worthwhile.
Riding
Pease Creek’s trail system is compact, but it earns attention because the riding moves through wooded ground with glimpses over the Missouri River corridor. It has a more intimate, exploratory feel than mileage-heavy destinations, which can be exactly the right mood for a low-key horse weekend.
Rideable terrain
3 miles
Trailer parking
Primitive horse-camp sites, water, corrals, and vault toilets make this a straightforward haul-in camp for riders who want simplicity and scenery over extra polish.
Horse regulations
Use the marked multi-use trail, follow posted camping and horse-area rules, and plan on the standard South Dakota entrance and reservation requirements where applicable. Bring what you need; this is not a full-service equestrian resort.
Getting here
Use 37270 293rd Street, Geddes, SD 57342 as your planning reference and build the arrival around the horse, not around generic parking. Primitive horse-camp sites, water, corrals, and vault toilets make this a straightforward haul-in camp for riders who want simplicity and scenery over extra polish. That matters because the first hour sets the tone: when unloading, tacking up, and heading out feel organized, the whole ride immediately feels more polished and less stressful.
Planning your visit
Pease Creek is best for riders who appreciate quieter parks and can self-manage the details. Bring enough water and supplies, double-check reservations, and treat the destination as a scenic overnight base rather than a maximum-mileage challenge.
Where to stay
There is no pretense here: the horse camp is primitive, functional, and built for riders who value usefulness. That makes the trip feel clean and horse-centered, especially if your favorite evenings are the ones spent around camp after a short but satisfying ride.
Trails
No trails synced for this park yet.
Campgrounds
No campgrounds listed for this park.
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