Lake Thompson Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in De Smet, SD. From Sioux Falls it's roughly 65 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Lake Henry Boat Ramp in De Smet (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | De Smet, SD |
| Water | Lake Thompson |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Lake Thompson Boat Ramp, check closures with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Lake Thompson Boat Ramp is in De Smet, South Dakota. There is no street address for Lake Thompson Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to Lake Thompson.
We don't have fee information for Lake Thompson Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use Lake Thompson Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Lake Henry Boat Ramp in De Smet (under 1 mile).
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