Lake Oahe

Us Army Corps of Engineers, South Dakota.

Oahe Dam, SD takes its name from the Oahe Indian Mission established among the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1874. Lake Oahe extends from Pierre, SD to Bismarck, ND. The lake is 231 miles long, and has 2,250 miles of shoreline. The 51 recreation areas located around the reservoir offer camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, swimming, bird watching, hiking, biking, and photography opportunities.

Camping and Day Use

  • Beaver Creek Recreation Area
  • Hazelton Recreation Area

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Environmental Education
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Off Highway Vehicle
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Pierre, 8 miles north on SD 1804.

Additional Information

  • South Dakota's Missouri River Tourism
  • Lake Oahe Website
  • Lake Oahe Map

Photo Gallery

  • Lake Oahe Powerhouse at dawn.Lake Oahe Powerhouse at dawn. Pierre SD.
  • Lake Oahe intake structure at sunset.Lake Oahe intake structure at sunset. Pierre, SD.
  • Ice fishing on Beaver Creek Recreation Area, North DakotaFisherman enjoying a nice winter day ice fishing at Beaver Bay in North Dakota
  • Fall fishing on Lake Oahe at Hazelton Recreation Area, North Dakota.Fisherman are enjoying a nice fall day fishing on Lake Oahe near Hazelton Recreation Area, North Dakota.

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