Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 205 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 223-7722
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 936 acres, Oahe Downstream Recreation Area lies in Stanley County, about 6 miles northwest of Pierre.
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, stargazing, golf, horseback riding, and disc golf. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 205 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Year-round. Campgrounds 1 and 2 closed to camping Nov. 15 through the last Friday of March for bald eagle winter roosting. Day-use area and campground 3 remain open year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, water systems may be closed. | ||
Official wording
Year-round. Campgrounds 1 and 2 closed to camping Nov. 15 through the last Friday of March for bald eagle winter roosting. Day-use area and campground 3 remain open year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, water systems may be closed.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily (resident) | $10 · day |
| $15 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $15 |
| Annual (resident) | $40 · year |
| $60 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $60 |
| Campsites - electrical | $30 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · night |
| Modern cabins | $120 · night |
| Modern cabins | $150 · night |
| Group lodge | $150 · night |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Camping cabins: $60 per night Modern cabins: $120-$150 per night Group lodge: $150 per night
South Dakota park passes
- Annual park entrance license — $40 resident / $60 nonresident. Vehicle entrance to all state parks and recreation areas Details
- Daily park entrance license — $10 resident / $15 nonresident. Daily vehicle entrance Details
- Custer State Park temporary license — $25 per vehicle / $20 per motorcycle (1-7 days). Custer State Park Details
- George S. Mickelson Trail pass — $5 daily / $20 annual per person Details
From the South Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
- Phone
- 1.800.710.2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites 3 campgrounds with 205 campsites, 8 camping cabins, 4 modern cabins, and group lodge | 205 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
3 campgrounds with 205 campsites, 8 camping cabins, 4 modern cabins, and group lodge
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Modern Lodging
Modern Lodging The modern lodging accommodations at Oahe Downstream offer increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
Things to do
ArcheryOff-highway vehiclesBikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingGolfDisc golfFishingGeocachingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingHuntingPicnickingStargazingSwimmingCampingWinter sports
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Archery Trail(s), Biking Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), Paved Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout, Fish Cleaning Station(s), Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
• Boat Ramp Access • Camping Cabin(s) • Campsite(s) • Fish Cleaning Station(s) • Fishing Access • Fishing Pier(s) • Flush Toilets • Group Lodge • Modern Cabin(s) • Paved Trail(s) • Picnic Tables • Shooting Range(s) • Showers • Vault Toilets (open year-round) • Visitor Center(s)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 20439 Marina Loop Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532 - Nearest town
- Pierre — about 6 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.4369, -100.3998
- Phone
- (605) 223-7722
- Oahe@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
5 miles north of Fort Pierre on Highway 1806, on the south side of Oahe Dam
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 24, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology