North Wheeler Recreation Area

North Wheeler Recreation Area offers convenient water access to Campbell Creek and the Missouri River system in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. The site features a concrete boat ramp with an adjacent large paved parking lot suitable for trailers and vehicles, along with two docks for easy launching. A fish cleaning table is available near the launch area, and restroom facilities are on-site. This makes it a practical access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the lower Missouri River corridor.

The recreation area functions as both a day-use access point and part of a larger camping destination, with lake access situated between Pease Creek and Platte Creek. The location is particularly popular during spring through early fall, when fishing activity increases. Paddlers should note the facilities are well-maintained and designed to accommodate various vessel types, making it suitable for both launching day trips and accessing longer stretches of the Missouri River water trail system.