Natural swimming hole
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area swim beach
River · South Dakota
About this swimming hole
Just below Oahe Dam on the Missouri River near Pierre, this recreation area has a designated swim beach with wide river views. The big water here makes for a classic South Dakota summer stop after fishing or boating. The park offers a campground, showers, and picnic areas, and it stays open year-round.
Good to know
| Water type | River |
|---|---|
| Best season | summer |
| Fees | Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Open year-round |
| County | Stanley |
| Nearest town | Pierre |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Oahe Downstream Recreation Area swim beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area swim beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Oahe Downstream Recreation Area swim beach?
Reported fee info: Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Oahe Downstream Recreation Area swim beach?
The best season is typically summer.
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Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026