Platte Creek Recreation Area offers a quieter alternative to nearby Snake Creek with 36 campsites (electrical available), boat ramp access, and full amenities including flush toilets, showers, and fish cleaning stations on Lake Francis Case.

Located 8 miles west and 10 miles south of Platte via SD Highway 44, the park is open year-round with day-use fees of $10 (residents) or $15 (nonresidents), and camping at $30/night for electrical sites.