Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Campground
Campground 3 and the day-use area are open year-round. Campgrounds 1 and 2 are closed November 15 through the last Friday of March for bald eagle winter roosting. Water systems may be shut off October 1 through April 30.
Flood Warning issued July 2 at 3:07PM CDT until July 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Buffalo County in central South Dakota... Southeastern Hughes County in central South Dakota... Southwestern Hyde County in central South Dakota... Northern Lyman County in central South Dakota... Southeastern Stanley County in central South Dakota... * WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fort Thompson, Lower Brule, Stephan, Joe Creek Rec Area, Lake Sharpe, West Bend Rec Area, Cedar Creek Rec Area, Degrey Rec Area, Counselor Creek Boat Access Area, Rousseau, Tailrace Rec Area, Lower Brule Reservation and Crow Creek Reservation. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 2:03PM CDT until July 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 439 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA BUFFALO HAND HUGHES HYDE JONES LYMAN STANLEY SULLY IN NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA FAULK POTTER IN NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CLARK CODINGTON DEUEL GRANT HAMLIN SPINK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CLARK, CLEAR LAKE, FAULKTON, FORT PIERRE, FORT THOMPSON, GETTYSBURG, HAYTI, HIGHMORE, KENNEBEC, MILBANK, MILLER, MURDO, ONIDA, PIERRE, REDFIELD, AND WATERTOWN.
About
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area'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. Three camping options are offered at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area: campsites with electricity, camping cabins and a picturesque lodge. Each of the one-room cabins sleep four in a set of bunk beds and a double bed. The Oahe Downstream group lodge was constructed within the recreation area in 2006. With shoreline access, guests are now treated to a beautiful view and private shoreline for swimming, canoeing, or other types of water recreation. The lodge is equipped with a full kitchen with cookware, serving utensils, and appliances and is separated from the "great" room" by a 16 foot serving bar. The 25 x 30 foot "Great" room provides comfortable seating for up to 65 guests. Tables and folding chairs are available on-site. Large grassy areas are also maintained around the lodge and provide ample room for those wishing to tent. A large campfire ring is situated near the river for evening cooking or socializing.
Directions
Located 5 miles north of Fort Pierre on Highway 1806, on the south side of Oahe Dam. Address: 20439 Marina Loop Road, Fort Pierre, SD 57532.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $5 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 138ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 138ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Oahe@state.sd.us | |
| Phone | +1 (605) 223-7722 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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