Angostura Recreation Area
Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover's haven with breathtaking, scenic views. Offering crystal clear waters, 36 miles of shoreline, and some of the finest sandy beaches in the state, the area boasts many water sports and summer fun activities - camping, boating, fishing, and swimming.
Its strong fishery is well known for its walleye, smallmouth bass, crappie, and also supports northern pike, largemouth bass, perch and bluegill.
The word "angostura" is Spanish for "narrows"
Angostura is one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota. The dam was built in 1949 by the Bureau of Reclamation across the Cheyenne River for irrigation purposes.
The average depth of this reservoir is 29 feet and the deepest portion of the pool is 75 feet deep when full. The lake's average summer temperature is 66 degrees F.
Restrictions / Safety
Angostura Recreation Area
13157 N. Angostura Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605.745.6996
Email: Angostura@state.sd.us
Campgrounds
Four campgrounds offer a variety of camping opportunities along the reservoir's shores. Cascade and Horsehead are the larger of the four. Cheyenne and Hat Creek are the smaller. Eight cabins overlook the reservoir.
Facilities / Services
- Visitor Center
- Playground
- Swimming Beach (No lifeguard)
- Picnic Shelters
- Canoe and Kayak Rentals
- Game Checkout
- Marina
- Boat Ramps
- Fishing Docks
- Fish Cleaning Stations
Sanitation / Water
- Flush toilets and showers
- Drinking Water
- Two dump stations
- Vault toilets
ADA / Accessible
- Camping Sites (1E, 85E, 87E, 103E, 132E, 141E)
- Camping Cabins (C-6, C-8, C-9)
- Fishing Docks
- Hiking Trail
- Showers
Resort
Angostura Resort is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation. The resort provides concessionaire services to the park through a marina with 3 locations and 155 boat slips, a beach club, six rental lodges with outdoor pool and a full service floating convenience store in the marina.
Contact by phone: 800.364.8831
- Lodges
- Beach Club
- Convenience store
- Boat Slips
