Chief White Crane Recreation Area is a state recreation area in southeastern South Dakota, United States.

The recreation area is located about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake.

The area is popular for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing on Lake Yankton and the Missouri River.

In winter months the area is a well-known roosting spot for the Bald eagle along the Missouri River.

In 2001 legislation transferred ownership of the recreation area from USACE to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks as a part of the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area.