Whetstone Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 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 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Whetstone Boat Ramp
| Location | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Francis Case |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (8 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 43.195114, -98.914011 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Gregory |
| Phone | (605) 487-7046 |
Whetstone Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Francis Case in South Dakota at coordinates 43.19511, -98.91401. Rated 4.4/5 based on 8 Google reviews.
Whetstone Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Lake Francis Case in Gregory 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 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whetstone Boat Ramp
Is Whetstone Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Whetstone Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in South Dakota.
How is Whetstone Boat Ramp rated?
Whetstone Boat Ramp has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 8 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Whetstone Boat Ramp access?
Whetstone Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Lake Francis Case in South Dakota.
How do I get to Whetstone Boat Ramp?
Whetstone Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 43.195114, -98.914011 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
5 additional boat launches are located within 14.6 mi of Whetstone Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.