Natural swimming hole
West Bend Recreation Area swim beach
River · South Dakota
About this swimming hole
Set on Lake Sharpe near Harrold, West Bend has a swim beach looking out over wide Missouri River water. The park's marina and shaded picnic areas make it easy to spend a full day. It is 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 | Hughes |
| Nearest town | Harrold |
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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 West Bend Recreation Area swim beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at West Bend Recreation Area swim beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit West Bend 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 West Bend 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