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Angostura Recreation Area
| Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover’s haven in the southern Black Hills. With plenty of room for boating, fishing and swimming, this recreation area attracts visitors to its clear waters and natural sand beaches. The dam was built in 1949 by the Bureau of Reclamation across the Cheyenne River for irrigation purposes but paved the way for recreation. The word “angostura” is Spanish for “narrows.” |
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| Resort Information | ||
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Angostura Resort Management provides concessionaire services to the
park through a marina with 3 locations and 155 boat slips, a beach
club, six rental lodges with outdoor pool and a full service floating
convenience store in the marina. The facility is privately
operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Contact by phone: (800) 364-8831. |
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| Camping/Cabins |
Angostura Recreation Area |
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Four
campgrounds offer a variety of camping opportunities along the
reservoir's shores. Cascade CG (in the north unit) and Horsehead (in
the south unit) are the larger of the four. Cheyenne CG (in the
north unit) and Hat Creek CG (in the south unit) are the smaller of
the four. Eight cabins overlook the reservoir. |
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| Angostura Reservoir | ||
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Angostura
is one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota. The
lake's crystal waters and strong fishery make it a popular vacation
area. The average depth is 29 feet and the deepest portion of the
pool is 75 feet deep when full. The lake's average summer
temperature is 66 degrees F. The reservoir has 36 miles of
shoreline and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state. This is
a major attraction for many visitors. |
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| Interpretive and Educational Activities | ||
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Angostura Recreation Area hosts an array of interpretive and educational activities during the summer season. Each program is geared for families with young children and will expose participants to the various natural and cultural features of the Southern Black Hills. All of the programs are free for the general public; however, a valid park entrance license is required on all vehicles entering the recreation area. Cascade and Horsehead Campgrounds are the featured locations for
most of the programs. The program times are |
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| Nature Day Camps | ||
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For kids ages 7-12 with an interest in the outdoors, Angostura Recreation Area has something special for you. Nature Day Camps are offered once each month during the summer season and consist of several programs and hands-on activities. Their purpose is to enhance the learning opportunities for younger park visitors. |
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Each camp is different, giving participants a chance to look for bugs or take a guided hike on a nature trail. In every case, the focus of the event is to open the eyes of the participants to an exciting and unique natural world. |
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