Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in South Dakota
47 launches in 25 cities.
The cities with the most launches are Watertown (6), Hot Springs (5) and Yankton (5). See them on the map
Launching in South Dakota at a glance
| Boat ramps | 45 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 3 |
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Mina Lake, Richmond Lake, Lake Henry, Lake Thompson, Burke Lake, Lake Vermillion, Lake Farley, Round Lake.
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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps by city
- Watertown6
- Hot Springs5
- Yankton5
- Platte3
- Wagner3
- Aberdeen2
- Clark2
- De Smet2
- Elk Point2
- Milbank2
- Brookings1
- Canton1
- Clear Lake1
- Fort Thompson1
- Garretson1
- Gregory1
- Hartford1
- Mitchell1
- Mound City1
- Rapid City1
- Redfield1
- Selby1
- Sioux Falls1
- Springfield1
- Volga1
Boat ramps in South Dakota: questions and answers
How many public boat ramps and launches are in South Dakota?
We list 47 launches in 25 cities across South Dakota.
Which lakes and rivers in South Dakota have the most boat ramps?
On our map: Mina Lake (1), Richmond Lake (1), Lake Henry (1), Lake Thompson (1), Burke Lake (1) and Lake Vermillion (1). Plenty of South Dakota waters have only one public launch.
Where can you launch a kayak in South Dakota?
We list 3 kayak and canoe launches in South Dakota, for example McKee Game Production Area Boat Ramp in Canton, Chief White Crane Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Yankton and South Shore Rec Area Boat Ramp in Yankton.
Where are the fishing piers in South Dakota?
2 fishing piers and fishing access sites, including Fish Cleaning Station in Yankton and The Bubble in Yankton.