Lake Oahe Boat Ramp Report
(page last updated April 28, 2008 )

Lake Oahe boat ramp information is updated as conditions change. Please check regularly for any changes before making travel plans. Reports are for GFP managed boat ramps only.

This report is provided to keep boaters up-to-date on ramp conditions due to the changing water levels of Lake Oahe. For conditions of other ramps, please contact the local Game, Fish and Parks office.

Ramps currently open are listed in bold type.

Ramps that are in service have approximately three feet or more
of water above the bottom ramp elevation. Boaters should always
use their own judgment when deciding to launch from any ramp.

*Ramp Name*	*Location*	Managed by	Park Entrance *License* *Required*	Bottom Ramp Elevation	*Condition*
Bob's Landing	16 miles W of Gettysburg off Hwy 212	GFP	Yes	1566.7	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes Please note: a SD state parks entrance license is now required.
Bush's Landing	32 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1565.7	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes
Chantier Creek	15 miles NW of Oahe Dam on SD 1806	GFP	No	1573.9	Low-water ramp is open with dock and one launching lane.
Cow Creek	15 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1567.5	Low-water ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes, Primary ramp is Open with dock and two launching lanes
Dodge Draw	27 miles NW of Gettysburg off Hwy 83	GFP	No	1581.0	Closed
East Shore	7 miles N of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1572.7	Primary ramp is open with dock and one launching lane
East Whitlock	15 miles NW of Gettysburg of Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1577.0	Ramp is open with dock and one launching lane
Foster Bay	27 miles NE of Hwy 63 & 34 intersection	GFP	No	1590.0	Closed due to low water for the 2008 boating season
Indian Creek East	2 miles SE of Mobridge off Hwy 12	GFP	Yes	1563.4	Ramp is open with dock in place and two launching lanes
Indian Creek West	2 miles SE of Mobridge off Hwy 12	GFP	Yes	1563.4	Ramp is open with a dock and two launching lanes
Indian Memorial	2 NW of Mobridge off Hwy 12	Standing Rock Sioux Tribe	Separate fee required	1570.0	Open without a dock
Lighthouse Point	15 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1575.0	Primary ramp is open with dock and one launching lane
Little Bend	41 NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1565.4	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes
Minneconjou	45 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1806	GFP	No	1568.7	Low-water ramp is open with dock and one launching lane
Okobojo Point	17 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1607.0	Closed due to low water for the 2008 boating season
Peoria Flats	14 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1590.0	Closed due to low water for the 2008 boating season
Pike Haven	25 miles W of Onida, off Hwy 1804	Lease with GFP	No	1569.7	Ramp is open without a dock
Shaw Creek	7 miles S of Pollock off Hwy 1804	GFP	No	1567.0	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes
Spring Creek	15 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1562.43	Primary ramp is open with two docks and four launching lanes
Sutton Bay	50 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804	GFP	No	1573.0	Ramp is open with dock and one launching lane
Swan Creek	9 miles W of Akaska off Hwy 83	GFP	Yes	1566.2	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes
Thomas Bay	12 miles SW of Selby off Hwy 1804	GFP	No	1587.0	Out of service
Walth Bay	15 miles SW of Selby off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1564.16	Ramp is open with dock in place and two launching lanes
West Pollock	2 miles W of Pollock off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1573.0	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes.
West Shore	9 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1806	GFP	Yes	1567.1	Primary ramp is open with dock and one launching lane
West Whitlock	18 miles NW of Gettysburg off Hwy 1804	GFP	Yes	1567.3	Ramp is open with dock and two launching lanes

How to determine approximate amount of water above ramp

Subtract the bottom ramp elevation for a ramp - found in the above grid - from the current water level of Lake Oahe (type in OAHE) - found on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer website, updated hourly. The result is the approximate amount of water above the ramp.
Ramps that are in service have approximately three feet or more of water above the bottom ramp elevation. When the water level falls below the bottom ramp elevation plus the three feet requirement, the ramp is closed. Boaters should always use their own judgment when deciding to launch from any ramp.

Lake Oahe Boat Ramp Report (page last updated April 28, 2008 )

Lake Oahe Boat Ramp Report
(page last updated April 28, 2008 )