Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton, SD. From Sioux Falls it's roughly 63 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: South Shore Rec Area Boat Ramp in Yankton (2.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Yankton, SD |
| Water | Lewis and Clark Lake |
| Park | Lewis & Clark Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official South Dakota access sites: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Yankton, South Dakota. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
Lewis and Clark Lake, in Yankton.
We have no fee details for Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Kayaks are usually fine at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is South Shore Rec Area Boat Ramp in Yankton, about 2.9 miles away.
Fish Cleaning Station in Yankton (2.4 miles), South Shore Rec Area Boat Ramp in Yankton (2.9 miles) and Chief White Crane Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Yankton (3.1 miles).
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