Angostura
Reservoir. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). Angostura Recreational Area is located on the northeast side
of the lake. Located near the Black Hills National Forest17 miles northwest
of Oelrichs off U.S. 18 / 385.
Belle Fourche
Reservoir. Drinking Water, Restrooms, Picnic/Day Use. This scenic 7 1/2
mile long lake is located in western South Dakota 9 miles east of Belle Fourche
off U.S. 212.
Big Bend
Dam / Lake Sharp (Missouri River). Fishing, Campsites with and without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Visitors
Information Center. This is one of six large lakes on the Missouri River.
A nearby visitors information center features Indian Artifacts. There are
many recreational area along this stretch of the Missouri River including
(from north to south) Farm Island, Antelope Creek, Cedar Creek, West Bend,
Iron Nation, North Shore, Counselor Creek and Old Fort Thompson. This area
is located from Pierre along South Dakota State Routes 34 and 50 to Chamberlain.
(402) 221-4274.
Bullhead
Lake. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Picnic/day use. Roy Lake State Park is on the northern shoreline on
this 4 mile long lake. Located just a few miles west of Lake City in Northeastern
South Dakota off State Route 12.
Ft. Randall
Dam / Lake Francis Case (Missouri River). Fishing, Campsites with and
without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump
Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply),
Visitors Information Center. Numerous recreational areas are available along
the river, most with camping including ( from north to south) Elm Creek Tougeom
Wells, Snake Creek, Buryanek, Wynia Park, Platte Creek, S. Wheeler, South
Scalp Creek, White Swan and North Point. . This section of the Missouri stretches
from just south of Chamberlain to the Pickstown and has many tributaries for
secluded boating and fishing. Best access point is off South Dakota State
Route 44 just west of Platte and off U.S. 18 at Pickstown. (402) 221-4274.
Gavins Point
Dam / Lewis & Clark Lake (Missouri River). Fishing, Campsites with
and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
Visitors Information Center. Several recreational sites are near the dam on
the South Dakota side. At it widest point the this portion of the Missouri
River reaches almost 4 miles wide and features chalky bluffs towards the dam
along with a tree covered shoreline. Best access points are off South Dakota
State Routes 50 and 52 west of Yankton. (402) 221-4274.
Lake Oahe
/ Lake Campbell (Missouri River). Fishing, Campsites with and without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/day use, Marina, Fuel, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Visitors
Information Center. All types of boating is popular here. This is South Dakota's
largest lake and features Lewis and Clark campsites, trading posts and many
historical landmarks. The northern portion of the lake stretches into North
Dakota, the middle (also known as Lake Campbell) is located just north of
Mobridge, and Lake Oahe then stretches clear to just north of Pierre. The
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation covers most of the lower Lake area along
its northwestern banks. Popular recreational sites ( on the southeastern side
going up counter clockwise) include Forest Creek, Chantier Creek, Oahe Dam,
Little Bend (on a peninsula) Bush's Sutton Bay, Le Beau, Swan Creek and Thomas
Bay. Best southern access point includes U.S. 212 about 12 miles east of Gettysburg.
Lake Campbell can be accessed near Mobridge just south of U.S. 12. (402) 221-4274.
Shadehill
Reservoir. Fishing, Campsites without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/day use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). Three recreational sites provide camping on the western shoreline
of this 8 mile long "V" shaped lake. Located in the Grand River National Grassland
in northwestern South Dakota at Shadehill (off South Dakota State Route 73).
Waubay /
South Waubay / Hillbrande / Spring / Enemy / Pickerel lakes. Fishing.
Several lakes in this region offer fishing and recreation. Located in eastern
South Dakota just northeast of U.S. 12 near Waubay.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in South Dakota for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
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