You'll find Lake Henry Boat Ramp in De Smet. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 66 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Lake Thompson Boat Ramp in De Smet, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | De Smet, SD |
| Water | Lake Henry |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near De Smet: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Lake Henry Boat Ramp is in De Smet, South Dakota. Open the map link to see where Lake Henry Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Lake Henry, in De Smet.
No fee information yet for Lake Henry Boat Ramp, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Lake Henry Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
Lake Thompson Boat Ramp in De Smet (under 1 mile).
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