Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:36 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: Pactola South Boat Launch
| Location | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pactola Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.066000, -103.501000 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pennington County |
Pactola South Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Pactola Reservoir in South Dakota at coordinates 44.06600, -103.50100. Data published by Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database (USACE, USFS, BLM, NPS, BOR, USFWS) (RIDB).
Pactola South Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Pactola Reservoir in Pennington 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pactola South Boat Launch
Is Pactola South Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Pactola South Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in South Dakota.
What water does Pactola South Boat Launch access?
Pactola South Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Pactola Reservoir in South Dakota.
How do I get to Pactola South Boat Launch?
Pactola South Boat Launch is located at coordinates 44.066000, -103.501000 in 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 6.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.