South Dakota / James River /

Olivet PWA

Boat ramp · on James River · near Olivet · South Dakota

Zebra mussels

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks lists the water at this launch 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
Boat ramp
Fee
Free
Ramp lanes
1
Ramp surface
Aggregate
Managed by
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Coordinates
43.24005, -97.66823

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Conditions

Water level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge JAMES RIVER NEAR SCOTLAND, SD, 4.1 mi from this launch on James River: water level, flow, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On James River

River in South Dakota. All launches on James River.

Community

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Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Boat Ramps (Environmental Review Tool service). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.