Boat Ramps in South Dakota
South Dakota has 207 public boat ramps across 38 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in South Dakota
The best-rated boat ramp in South Dakota is Bismark Lake Boat Ramp, with a 5.0/5 rating from 1 Google reviews. It provides access to Bismark Lake. Other highly-rated options include GGVG+VM Boat Ramp in Peoria Township (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismark Lake Boat Ramp | — | 5.0/5 | 1 | Bismark Lake |
| 2 | GGVG+VM Boat Ramp | Peoria Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Spring Creek |
| 3 | Left Tailrace Boat Ramp | — | 5.0/5 | 4 | Good Soldier Creek |
| 4 | Missouri River Boat Ramp Cedar Shore | Oacoma | 5.0/5 | 1 | Missouri River |
| 5 | Utica South Township, South Dakota Boat Launch | Utica South Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Lewis and Clark Lake |
| 6 | Marindahl Boat Ramp | Marindahl township | 5.0/5 | 3 | Marindahl Lake |
| 7 | Stockade Lake Public Access | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | Stockade Lake |
| 8 | Sheridan Lake Public Access SE | — | 5.0/5 | 7 | Sheridan Lake |
| 9 | Jenney Gulch Boat Launch | Silver City | 5.0/5 | 4 | Pactola Reservoir |
| 10 | East Shore Boat Ramp | Peoria Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Lake Oahe |
| 11 | Fort Pierre Boat Ramp | Fort Pierre city | 5.0/5 | 1 | Ft. Pierre Missouri River |
| 12 | James River Access | Central Township | 5.0/5 | 2 | James River |
| 13 | Bear Butte Lake Public Access | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | Bear Butte Lake |
| 14 | New Wall Lake Public Access | Crooked Creek township | 5.0/5 | 1 | New Wall Lake |
| 15 | Murdo Lake Public Access | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | Murdo Lake |
Map of All South Dakota Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in South Dakota by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
Browse Boat Ramps by City
Find boat ramps by city in South Dakota. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in South Dakota
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 207 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in South Dakota.
GGVG+VM Boat Ramp
Left Tailrace Boat Ramp
Missouri River Boat Ramp Cedar Shore
Utica South Township, South Dakota Boat Launch
Marindahl Boat Ramp
Stockade Lake Public Access
Sheridan Lake Public Access SE
Jenney Gulch Boat Launch
East Shore Boat Ramp
Fort Pierre Boat Ramp
James River Access
Bear Butte Lake Public Access
New Wall Lake Public Access
Murdo Lake Public Access
Okobojo Boat Ramp
Farm Island West Boat Ramp
Beaver Lake Boat Ramp
East Vermillion Lake Boat Ramp Southeast
Lake Thompson State Lakeside Use Area
Hetland Boat Ramp
Lake Poinsett Public Access NE
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch
Mobridge Boat Ramp
West boat ramp
Amsden Lake Public Water Access
White Lake Boat Ramp
Clear Lake Public Access
Deerfield Lake Boat Ramp
Little Bend Boat Ramp
Angostura Reservoir Public Access Sheps Canyon
North Shore Boat Ramp
Sutton Bay Boat Ramp
West Bend Boat Ramp
Whitewood Lake Public Water Access
Whitlock Bay Boat Ramp
Lake Cochrane Public Access
Chamberlain Boat Ramp
Lake Francis Case Boat Ramp
Orman Dam Boat Launch
Wall Lake Boat Ramp
Joe Creek Boat Ramp
Goose Lake Public Water Access
Bitter & Goose Lake Access
Big stone lake access at Kasuske Public Access Point
Public water access, Grenville
Pactola Marina
PrivateLake Mitchell Boat Ramp
Rocky Point Recreation Area
Lake Poinsett Recreation Area
Sheridan Lake North Boat Launch
Pactola North Boat Launch
Missouri River Access @ Pickstown
Midway Boat Ramp
Clay County River Access
Rosenbaum Boat Ramp
Mobridge Boat Ramp
Cow Creek Boat Ramp
Mitchell - Indian Village Rd #452 Boat Ramp
Missouri River Access Minneconjou
South Dakota Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 123 ramps
- Private
- 1 ramps
104 ramps in South Dakota are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Lake Oahe
- 18 ramps
- Lake Sharpe
- 13 ramps
- Lake Francis Case
- 11 ramps
- Missouri River
- 10 ramps
- Lewis and Clark Lake
- 9 ramps
- Angostura Reservoir
- 8 ramps
- Pactola Reservoir
- 6 ramps
- Good Soldier Creek
- 5 ramps
- Belle Fourche Reservoir
- 5 ramps
- Lake Kampeska
- 5 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in South Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in South Dakota?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 207 boat ramps across South Dakota in 38 counties and 121 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in South Dakota?
The highest-rated boat ramp in South Dakota is Bismark Lake Boat Ramp, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 1 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/south-dakota.
How many free boat ramps are in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 123 free public boat ramps out of 207 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 59% offer free public access.
Which city in South Dakota has the most boat ramps?
Peoria Township has the most boat ramps in South Dakota with 6 mapped locations. White Swan Township is second with 5 ramps.