The meeting of Lewis and Clark’s Corp of Discovery and the Teton Lakota nation is considered to be one of the most pivotal moments in the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Differences in trade objectives, diplomacy, and the lack of an interpreter lead to an armed confrontation, the closest Lewis and Clark came to a premature end to their expedition. This meeting happened at the mouth of the Bad River in what today is known as Fischers Lilly Park. In June of 2004 Lilly Park was renamed Fischers Lilly Park and was certified by the National Park Service as a Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail site.

The park now acts as a great family friendly place where multiple events are hosted throughout the summer. Fort Pierre Tourism hosts an event series throughout the summer called First Thursdays. This event series takes place on every first Thursday of the month from June - October. You can check out our calendar of events to see details!

Fischers Lilly Park also is home to 12 RV pads with electrical outlets, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is also a dump station. The fee is currently $15/night. Water and electric is available at each pad. The park also has playground equipment and a picnic shelter with electrical outlets and bathrooms. A boat ramp can also be found on the park side of the Bad River and the boat ramp off Deadwood St. is accessible to the park by a newly built walking bridge over the Bad River.

Information about Fischers Lilly Park from forpierre.com

Fischers Lilly Park

Dunes Golf Course

Oahe West Shore Trail