Lake Preston Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lake Preston Boat Ramp
| Location | Baker Township, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Thompson |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.318604, -97.428452 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Kingsbury County |
Lake Preston Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Thompson in Baker Township, South Dakota at coordinates 44.31860, -97.42845.
Lake Preston Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Thompson in Baker Township, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 3 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Baker Township • public launch in Kingsbury County • fishing access on Lake Thompson • South Dakota boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Preston Boat Ramp
Is Lake Preston Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Lake Preston Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Baker Township, South Dakota.
What water does Lake Preston Boat Ramp access?
Lake Preston Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Thompson in Baker Township, South Dakota.
How do I get to Lake Preston Boat Ramp?
Lake Preston Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.318604, -97.428452 in Baker Township, South Dakota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Lake Preston Boat Ramp includes 3 other public boat ramps within 3.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.