Angostura Recreation Area

State recreation area in South Dakota, United States

43°20′45″N 103°25′19″W / 43.345873°N 103.42202°W / 43.345873; -103.42202Area1,125 acres (4.55 km2)Elevation3,264 ft (995 m)[1]Established1954Governing bodySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and ParksWebsitegfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/angostura-recreation-area/

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]

See also

References

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