1. Angostura Recreation Area
Escape to Angostura Recreation Area in South Dakota. A favorite local spot for lake swimming and outdoor fun.
Best Beaches in South Dakota 2025
Your complete guide to the top 45 beaches in South Dakota
South Dakota offers 45 incredible beaches, from pristine lakeshores to secluded coves. Whether you're looking for family fun, world-class surfing, or peaceful relaxation, we've researched every beach to help you find your perfect destination.
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2. Angostura Reservoir
Enjoy the refreshing reservoir waters of Angostura Reservoir in South Dakota. A perfect escape for swimming, kayaking, and family fun.
3. Bad River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Bad River Beach in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
4. Bear Butte Lake
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Bear Butte Lake in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
5. Belle Fourche River Beach
Discover the refreshing river waters of Belle Fourche River Beach in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
6. Big Sioux River Beach (SD)
Discover the refreshing river waters of Big Sioux River Beach (SD) in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
7. Big Stone Lake
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Big Stone Lake in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, and outdoor fun.
8. Center Lake
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Center Lake in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
9. Cheyenne River Beach (SD)
Discover the refreshing river waters of Cheyenne River Beach (SD) in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
10. Cottonwood Lake
Discover the refreshing lake waters of Cottonwood Lake in South Dakota. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.
More South Dakota Beaches
Custer State Park (Sylvan Lake) • Deerfield Lake • Elm River Beach • Fisher Grove State Park • Grand River Beach (SD) • Hartford Beach State Park • James River Beach (SD) • Lake Alvin • Lake Francis Case • Lake Herman State Park • Lake Kampeska • Lake Louise Recreation Area • Lake Oahe (Oahe Downstream) • Lake Poinsett • Lake Sharpe • Lake Vermillion Recreation Area • Lakota Lake • Legion Lake • Lewis and Clark Lake (SD) • Lewis and Clark Recreation Area • Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area • Moreau River Beach • Oakwood Lakes State Park • Pactola Lake (Second Beach) • Pactola Reservoir • Pelican Lake Recreation Area • Pickerel Lake • Richmond Lake • Roy Lake State Park • Sandy Shore Recreation Area • Sheridan Lake • Stockade Lake • Sylvan Lake • Vermillion River Beach (SD) • White River Beach (SD)