South Dakota / Big Sioux River /
Dell Rapids Dam Canoe Launch
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Big Sioux River · near Dell Rapids · South Dakota
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks lists this water as infested with zebra mussels. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
- Fee
- Free
- Managed by
- Local government
- Coordinates
- 43.81953, -96.72439
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
- Water level, flow at the BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS, SD gauge · USGS, 2.2 mi away on Big Sioux River
Water level
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USGS gauge BIG SIOUX RIVER NEAR DELL RAPIDS, SD, 2.2 mi from this launch on Big Sioux River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.
On Big Sioux River
River in South Dakota. All launches on Big Sioux River.
Community
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Nearby launches
- Big Sioux River - Dell Rapids · 1.1 mi · Big Sioux River
- Big Sioux River - Baltic · 3.8 mi · Big Sioux River
- Anderson Slough Boat Launch · 8.0 mi · Anderson Slough
- Buffalo Slough · 11.0 mi · Buffalo Creek
- East Brandt PWA · 12.2 mi · Brant Lake
- Big Sioux River - Egan · 13.0 mi · Big Sioux River
Sources
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Boat Ramps (Environmental Review Tool service) record {E8E2EC65-99BB-4EDF-9725-E861F810F496} · State of South Dakota disclaimer: a public service, no warranty; credit South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
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