Hartford Beach State Park boat launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:12 PM)
- Water level
- 5.29 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Big Stone Lake
Updated 57 min agoSource: USGS station 05294000 — POMME DE TERRE RIVER AT APPLETON, MN · 17.9 mi from Big Stone Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Hartford Beach State Park boat launch
| Location | Hartford Beach, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Stone Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 5.0/5 (2 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 45.406622, -96.677159 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Roberts County |
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch is a public boat launch providing access to Big Stone Lake in Hartford Beach, South Dakota at coordinates 45.40662, -96.67716. Rated 5.0/5 based on 2 Google reviews.
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch is a public boat launch on Big Stone Lake in Hartford Beach, Roberts 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 live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hartford Beach State Park boat launch
Is Hartford Beach State Park boat launch free to use?
Yes, Hartford Beach State Park boat launch is a public boat launch with free access in Hartford Beach, South Dakota.
How is Hartford Beach State Park boat launch rated?
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch has a 5.0 out of 5 rating based on 2 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Hartford Beach State Park boat launch access?
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch provides boat launch access to Big Stone Lake in Hartford Beach, South Dakota.
How do I get to Hartford Beach State Park boat launch?
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch is located at coordinates 45.406622, -96.677159 in Hartford Beach, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 8.4 mi of Hartford Beach State Park boat launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.