Lake Francis Case Boat Ramps

Lake Francis Case boat ramp information is updated as conditions change.

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.

Ramp Name Location Park Entrance License Required Top Ramp Elevation Condition
American Creek Campground Chamberlain No 1366 Open
American Creek Marina Chamberlain No 1367.2 Open
Buryanek 20 NW of Platte off SD 44 Yes 1365.1 Open
Cedar Shores ramp 3 NE Oacoma off Loop 90 No 1365.7 Open
Cedar Shores high water ramp 3 NE Oacoma off Loop 90 No 1372.5 Open
Dude Ranch Near Oacoma, Exit 260 off I-90 No 1362 Open
Elm Creek 18 S Chamberlain off SD 50 No 1362 Closed
North Point North Bay 1 NW of Pickstown off US 281 Yes 1360.1 Open
North Point St. Francis Bay 1 NW of Pickstown off US 281 Yes 1361 Open
North Point Prairie Dog Bay 1 NW of Pickstown off US 281 Yes 1375 Open
North Wheeler 16 S of Platte off SD 1804 Yes 1370.9 Open
Pease Creek 9 S of Geddes off SD 1804 Yes 1365 Open
Platte Creek 14 SW of Platte off SD 44 Yes 1365.5 Open
Snake Creek North 14 W of Platte off SD 44 Yes 1360.6 Open
Snake Creek South 14 W of Platte off SD 44 Yes 1374 Closed
South Scalp Creek 9 E, 5 N Fairfax off US 18 No 1365 Open
South Shore S end of Ft. Randall Dam off US Hwy 281 Yes 1375 Open
South Wheeler 9 NE Bonesteel off US 18 No 1361 Closed
West Bridge 15 W of Platte No 1366.1 Open
Whetstone Bay 10 N Bonesteel off US 1806 Yes 1358 Open
Whetstone Bay high water ramp 10 N Bonesteel off US 1806 Yes 1367.5 Open
White Swan 8 SW Lake Andes off SD 1804 No 1362 Open

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