Best boat ramps in South Dakota
19 boat ramps · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · in season
Explore the best boat ramps in South Dakota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 19 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sheps Canyon Road Fall River County
Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Cheyenne R Below Angostura Dam Sd· Areas Drizzle and Areas Fog · 56°F · 6 mph wind
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named Sheps Canyon Road is located in Fall River County, South Dakota, near the coordinates 43.30204391 latitude and…
Why 42: live conditions (prime)
42Rated
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#2
South Boat Ramp Road Fall River County
Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Cheyenne R Below Angostura Dam Sd· Areas Drizzle and Areas Fog · 56°F · 6 mph wind
Why 42: live conditions (prime)
42Rated
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#3
382nd Avenue Brown County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Foot Creek Near Aberdeen· Partly Cloudy · 49°F
382nd Avenue Boat Launch in Brown County, South Dakota, appears to offer limited access for watercraft. No formal ramp (concrete or gravel) is documented at this location; likely…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#4
County Road 13 Brown County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Foot Creek Near Aberdeen· Partly Cloudy · 49°F
County Road 13 Boat Launch in Brown County, South Dakota, appears to offer informal water access near the coordinates provided, though no official public boat ramp is documented…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#5
County Road 6 Brown County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Foot Creek Near Aberdeen· Partly Cloudy · 49°F
After conducting research, I was unable to find any information about a boat ramp named County Road 6 in Brown County, South Dakota. It is possible that the ramp has been recently…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#6
Pennington County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Rapid Cr Below Pactola Dam Sd· Areas Drizzle and Areas Fog · 51°F
According to the latest information available, the boat ramp named Pennington County is located in South Dakota at latitude 44.06656647 and longitude -103.50121307. This boat ramp…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#7
127th Street 37861, Brown County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Foot Creek Near Aberdeen· Partly Cloudy · 49°F
The boat launch at 127th Street 37861, Brown County, South Dakota, appears to be a hand-carry only access point with no formal ramp constructed—no concrete or gravel ramp is…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#8
MN 27 4906, Traverse County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Little Minnesota River Near Peever· Partly Cloudy · 50°F
The boat launch at MN 27 4906 in Traverse County, near the South Dakota border, offers a gravel ramp suitable for small to medium-sized boats. It is trailer-friendly with standard…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#9
MN 27 4924, Traverse County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Little Minnesota River Near Peever· Partly Cloudy · 50°F
I'm sorry, but there seems to be some confusion in the question. The coordinates provided (latitude: 45.61915588, longitude: -96.84539032) are located in Minnesota, not South…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
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#10
101st Street Southeast Dickey County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - James River At Nd-Sd State Line· Partly Cloudy · 48°F
I'm sorry, but there is an error in your question. South Dakota is a landlocked state and does not have any bodies of water where a boat ramp named 101st Street Southeast Dickey…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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#11
FSR 450 Pennington County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Rapid Cr Above Pactola Res At Silver City· Patchy Fog · 50°F
FSR 450 in Pennington County, South Dakota, provides a primitive hand-carry only boat launch, primarily suitable for kayaks or canoes. The launch area is unpaved (dirt/gravel)…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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#12
Jenney Gulch Picnic Area Fishing Access
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Rapid Cr Above Pactola Res At Silver City· Patchy Fog · 50°F
According to the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks website, the Jenney Gulch Picnic Area Fishing Access is a concrete boat ramp located on Pactola Reservoir. The website states…
Why 38: live conditions (good)
38Rated
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#13
Fishing Access Road Butte County
Prime
· Streamflow nearby - Inlet Canal Above Belle Fourche Reservoir Sd· Areas Drizzle and Areas Fog · 55°F · 6 mph wind
Fishing Access Road in Butte County, South Dakota, offers a dirt launch suitable for small boats and hand-carry craft such as kayaks and canoes. There is no formal concrete or…
Why 37: live conditions (prime)
37Rated
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#14
Deerfield Cove Road Pennington County
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Castle Cr Below Deerfield Dam Sd· Patchy Fog · 48°F
After conducting thorough research, it appears that there is no information available on a boat ramp named Deerfield Cove Road in Pennington County, South Dakota with the provided…
Why 36: live conditions (good)
36Rated
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#15
North Lake Drive 298, Watertown
Good
· Streamflow nearby - Big Sioux R At Watertown Sd· Mostly Clear · 50°F · 5 mph wind
Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named North Lake Drive 298 in Watertown, South Dakota is a concrete boat ramp that is 18 feet wide. It services Lake…
Why 35: live conditions (good)
35Rated
Boat Ramps in South Dakota
South Dakota has 97 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps in South Dakota
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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