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Lakes in South Dakota

11 lakes

A

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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

Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

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

Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

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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Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

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

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

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

Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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

Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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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