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> >  Swimming

                 The cool, clean waters of our lakes and
                 sandy beaches are open to swimmers
                 during warm weather. With no lifeguards
                 on duty, swim at your own risk, observe
                 all signs and posted warnings, and be
                 alert to abrupt drop-offs and changes
                 in lake bottom characteristics.

                 If fresh water swimming doesn’t float
                 your boat, the Pierre Aquatic Center,
                 located in the Oahe Family YMCA, makes
                 swimming a year-round sport. The Pierre
                 Aquatic Center features a waterslide,
                 diving board, spray toys and an eight-
                 lane, 25-yard pool. Locker rooms and
                 showers are available in the complex.
                 The YMCA also offers a fully outfitted
                 gym, racquetball courts and indoor         > >  Diving
                 tack. Call 605.773.7445 or visit               Because of the crystal clear waters,
                 www.pierre.sd.gov for hours / fees.            scuba divers flock to Lake Oahe for an
                                                                underwater experience of the Missouri
              > >  Kayaking & Canoeing Trips                    River. Get a close up look at short nose
                                                                 gar, walleye or even the rare pallid
                 If you’re looking for an adventure above       sturgeon. Winter dives are available
                 the water, consider a kayak or canoe trip.     for divers looking for a challenge during
                 Both guided and non-guided trips are           the cooler months. For more information
                 available, ranging from a few hours to         visit www.gfp.sd.gov.
                 a couple days. The popular Dam Run,
                 where a driver shuttles your group and
                 kayaks up to the Oahe Dam and you          > >  Paddle Boarding
                 paddle down river to the La Framboise          Paddle boarding is another popular
                 Causeway, is a great way for friends           activity in the area and is the perfect
                 and family to enjoy the river. Rentals         way to connect with nature. It is a common
                 available at Farm Island Recreation Area,      occurrence to see boards out on the water,
                 call 605.773.2885.                             on the beaches and in our state parks.
                                                                Rentals available at Farm Island Recreation
                                                                Area, call 605.773.2885.





                             Equipment rentals, dive classes and kayak classes are available in Pierre.
                                                    Guides can accommodate all levels of experience.
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