Lake Oahe
AKA: Oahe Reservoir
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About Lake Oahe
The picturesque setting of Oahe Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. A fertile smallmouth and walleye fishery, Lake Oahe is a 231-mile long stretch of the Missouri River, created by Oahe Dam. This 370,000-acre impoundment which runs from Pollock to Pierre, with over 2,200 miles of shoreline. While there are plenty of places with access to the bank, the best way to enjoy this monstrous lake by boat. Well over a dozen boat launch ramps are located all around the lake for easy access from any direction. The winds can be excessive at times so caution is advised for safe boating. Plenty of campgrounds, RV parks and lodging options are available, primarily on the east side of the lake.
Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Stores: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurants: YES
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Bush's Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 182nd Street, this is a three lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Chantier Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Chantier Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Cow Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Cow Creek Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Dodge Draw Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Dodge Draw Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Indian Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 288th Avenue, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Low Water Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 104th Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Minneconjou Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Minneconjou Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Okobojo Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Goose Pass Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Peoria Flats Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off 280th Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Spring Creek Recreation Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off 196th Street, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
West Pollock State Rec Area Campground - 605 845-7112
West Whitlock State Rec Area Campground - 605 765-9410
Okobojo Resort Campground - 605 264-5324
Oahe Downstream Rec Area Campground - 605 223-7722
Country Cabins & RV Park - 605 845-2267
West Prairie Resort RV Park - 605 264-5303
Little Bend RV Park - 605 431-1092
Codgers Cove RV Park - 605 431-3756
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, white bass, chinook salmon and northern pike at Lake Oahe in South Dakota.
Map - Camping & Access
Bridge City Marina and Resort
12940 288th Rd
Mobridge, SD 57601
605 845-9129
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