Kayaking in South Dakota
Kayaking Trips in South Dakota
Kayaking in South Dakota may not be the first destination you thought of, but you'll be amazed at how many rivers and scenic destinations there are to go kayaking. Find kayaking trips in South Dakota for every level of kayaker. Whether you're looking for a day trip, multi-day trip, or anything in between, there's a kayaking trip in South Dakota for you. If you've paddled South Dakota before, be sure to share your trip with the rest of us!
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Guide to Kayaking in South Dakota
Known more as a prairie land, South Dakota is home to a couple of beautiful rivers. Here are a few popular paddling destinations in North Dakota:
- Missouri River
- Rapid Creek
- Custer State Park
- Belle Fourche River
- White River
Kayaking Locations In South Dakota
If you want to plot your own route, check out all paddling locations in South Dakota! Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our Paddling Locations Map and be sure to download the Go Paddling app where you can save favorites or create and share a float plan!
Plan a Kayaking Trip in South Dakota
Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled throughout South Dakota and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of South Dakota community trip reports below: