South Dakota / Big Stone Lake /
Smith GPA - Kayak Area
Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Big Stone Lake · near South Dakota Park · 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
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
- Coordinates
- 45.42058, -96.70255
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Big Stone Lake
Reservoir in South Dakota. All launches on Big Stone Lake.
Community
Where people who use Big Stone Lake talk about it.
Nearby launches
- Big Stone Lake, Mallard Point Public Water Access Site · 1.3 mi · Big Stone Lake
- Big Stone - Hartford Beach SP · 1.6 mi · Big Stone Lake
- Big Stone Lake, Bonanza Public Water Access Site · 1.9 mi · Big Stone Lake
- Big Stone - Hiawatha WAA · 3.8 mi · Big Stone Lake
- Big Stone - Kasuske's WAA · 4.3 mi · Big Stone Lake
- Big Stone Lake, Hornsteins Public Water Access Site · 7.0 mi · Big Stone Lake
Sources
- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Boat Ramps (Environmental Review Tool service) record {D08CA7FE-E528-48BD-B7E4-1891ED86C105} · State of South Dakota disclaimer: a public service, no warranty; credit South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
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.