Lake Oahe Boat Ramps
Lake Oahe boat ramp information is updated as conditions change.
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.
For conditions of other ramps, please contact the local Game, Fish and Parks office.
water above the ramp?
Subtract the bottom ramp elevation - found in the grid below- from the current water level of Lake Oahe (type in OAHE) - found on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer website.
| Ramp Name | Location | Managed by | Park Entrance License Required | Bottom Ramp Elevation | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob's Landing | 17 miles W of Gettysburg off Hwy 212 | GFP | Yes | 1566.7 | Ramp is open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| Bush's Landing | 32 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1565.7 | Ramp is open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| Chantier Creek | 15 miles NW of Oahe Dam on SD 1806 | GFP | No | 1573.9 | Boat Ramp closed to general public use. |
| Cow Creek | 15 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1567.5 | Ramp is open with 2 docks in place and 4 launching lanes |
| Dodge Draw | 27 miles NW of Gettysburg off Hwy 83 | GFP | No | 1581.0 | Ramp is open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| East Shore | 7 miles N of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1572.7 | Ramp is open with dock in place and 2 launching lanes |
| East Whitlock North | 15 miles NW of Gettysburg of Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1584.0 | Ramp is open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| East Whitlock South | 15 miles NW of Gettysburg of Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1600.0 | Ramp is open with dock and 1 launching lane |
| Foster Bay | 27 miles NE of Hwy 63 & 34 intersection | GFP | No | 1604.0 | Closed |
| Indian Creek East | 2 miles SE of Mobridge off Hwy 12 | GFP | Yes | 1563.4 | Open water, no dock in place |
| Indian Creek West | 2 miles SE of Mobridge off Hwy 12 | GFP | Yes | 1563.4 | Ramp open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| Lighthouse Point | 15 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1575.0 | Ramp is Open with dock in place and 2 launching lanes |
| Little Bend | 41 NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1565.4 | Ramp is open with 2 docks and 3 launching lanes |
| Minneconjou | 45 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1806 | GFP | No | 1568.7 | Primary ramp open with 6 foot dock and 2 launching lanes |
| Okobojo Point | 17 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1607.0 | Ramp is closed |
| Peoria Flats | 14 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1590.0 | Ramp is Open with dock in place and 2 launching lanes |
| Pike Haven | 25 miles W of Onida, off Hwy 1804 | Lease with GFP | No | 1569.7 | Open without a dock |
| Shaw Creek | 7 miles S of Pollock off Hwy 1804 | GFP | No | 1567.0 | Ramp open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| South Whitlock | 14 miles west of Gettysburg off highway 212 | South Whitlock Resort | No | 1583.0 | Ramp is open, no dock in place |
| Spring Creek | 15 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1562.43 | Ramp is open with 2 docks in place and 4 launching lanes |
| Sutton Bay | 50 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1804 | GFP | No | 1573.0 | Ramp is open with 1 dock and 1 launching lane |
| Swan Creek East | 9 miles W of Akaska off Hwy 83 | GFP | Yes | 1594.0 | Ramp open, no dock in place |
| Swan Creek West | 9 miles W of Akaska off Hwy 83 | GFP | Yes | 1573.0 | Ramp open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| Thomas Bay | 12 miles SW of Selby off Hwy 1804 | GFP | No | 1590.0 | Open water, no dock in place |
| Walth Bay | 15 miles SW of Selby off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1564.16 | Ramp open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| West Pollock | 2 miles W of Pollock off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1573.0 | Ramp open with dock and 2 launching lanes |
| West Shore | 9 miles NW of Pierre off Hwy 1806 | GFP | Yes | 1567.1 | Ramp is Open with dock in place and 2 launching lanes |
| West Whitlock | 18 miles NW of Gettysburg off Hwy 1804 | GFP | Yes | 1567.3 | Ramp open with 2 docks and 4 launching lanes |