Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
The park's three campgrounds give visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, from boating to hiking to disc golf. The Corps of Engineers began building the dam in 1948 and in 1962 started generating electricity. It's one of the largest constructed reservoirs in the United States, measuring 231 miles connecting the capital cities of South Dakota and North Dakota.
Bald Eagles
Oahe Downstream is one of the South Dakota state parks that offers the opportunity for visitors to see the majestic bald eagle. During the winter, bird watchers can view the eagles that roost in the treetops below the dam. They typically perch within 50 feet of the riverbank in tall cottonwood trees.
Restrictions / Safety
Oahe Downstream REcreation Area
20439 Marina Loop Road
Ft. Pierre, SD 57532
605.223.7722
Email: Oahe@state.sd.us
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 44.436944
Long: -100.4
NOTICE
- Campground 2 is currently closed. It will open May 25.
- Campground 3 is open, but campers should be aware of the ongoing shoreline repair in the area.
Activities
Lodging Info
- Campground details 1 | 2 | 3
- Camping cabins
- Lodge
Facilities / Services
- Beach
- Bicycle rentals
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Camping cabins
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing Dock
- Fishing Pole Checkout
- Flush toilets/showers
- Game Checkout
- Lodge
- Off-highway vehicle area
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Resort
- Vault toilets
- Visitor Center
- Wi-Fi
Fishing
Fishing License Required
- Walleye
- Sauger
- Northern Pike
- Bass
- Channel Catfish
- Salmon
- Trout
- Panfish
ADA / Accessible
- Camping Sites (55E, 156E, 174E)
- Hiking Trail
- Fishing Dock
- Picnic Shelter
- Showers
Resort
Oahe Marina & Resort is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Contact by phone: 605.223.2627
- Cabins
- Rental Camping Trailers
- Convenience Store
- Fuel
- Marina