Angostura Recreation Area

Angostura Recreation Area
South Dakota State Recreation Area
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Fall River
Location Hot Springs, South Dakota
 - elevation 3,264 ft (995 m) [1]
 - coordinates 43°20′45″N 103°25′19″W / 43.345873°N 103.42202°W / 43.345873; -103.42202
Area 1,125 acres (460 ha)
Founded 1954
Management South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
Location of Angostura Recreation Area in South Dakota
Website: https://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/angostura/

Angostura Recreation Area is a state recreation area in South Dakota on the eastern side of Angostura Reservoir in Fall River County. It was established in 1954, five years after the Angostura Dam created the reservoir.[2] It is located approximately 10 miles south of Hot Springs.

The recreation area is administered by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. It covers 1,125 acres and offers paved bike trails, campgrounds, beaches, and other activities. It provides reservoir access for boating, fishing and other water activities.[3]

References

  1. "Angostura Reservoir State Recreation Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 1992-06-01. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  2. Fitness Passport Challenge. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. p. 73.
  3. "SD GFP | State Parks | Directory | Angostura". gfp.sd.gov. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
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