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Lakes in South Dakota

11 lakes

A

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Angostura Reservoir

Angostura is one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota's Black Hills. The lake's crystal waters and strong…

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B

Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

Belle Fourche Reservoir

Belle Fourche Dam and reservoir are features of the Belle Fourche Project. The Bureau of Reclamation reservoir is located on…

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C

Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

Cold Brook Lake

On the south fringe of the Black Hills, Cold Brook Lake is 1.2 miles in length and its multipurpose pool…

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Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

Cottonwood Springs Lake

Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed by the Corps of Engineers to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin.…

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D

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Deerfield Reservoir

Deerfield Dam and Reservoir, located on Castle Creek, a tributary of Rapid Creek, is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation.…

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L

Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

Lake Francis Case

Lake Francis Case is situated on the Missouri River with numerous tributary streams and their embayments bordered by rugged bluffs…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Lake Oahe

Lake Oahe spans 231 miles from Pierre, the capital of South Dakota, to Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota and…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Lake Sharpe

One of six large lakes on the Missouri River, Big Bend Dam and Lake Sharpe at Fort Thompson, South Dakota…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Lake Thompson

Lake Thompson is the second largest natural lake in South Dakota encompassing 18,000 acres. Lake Thompson was formed in the…

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P

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Pactola Reservoir

Pactola Dam and Reservoir is located on Rapid Creek in western South Dakota. Numerous facilities associated with outdoor recreation are…

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S

Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

Shadehill Reservoir

Shadehill Reservoir is one of western South Dakota’s few large lakes. The dam, built in 1951 by the Bureau of…

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