Enjoy Rapid City's Man-Made Lakes

Fourteen man-made lakes provide boat launching, water skiing, sailing, paddle boating, canoeing, wind-surfing and scuba diving. Swimming in the crystal-clear water offers a refreshing and invigorating experience that you’ll never forget. Rentals can be found throughout the city. There is a never ending list of places to "explore" in the Black Hills.

Rapid City Area Lakes and Creeks

Rapid Creek

Canoeing   Kayaking Tubing   For more information

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Canyon Lake

Boat Launch        (non-motorized) Canoeing   Kayaking Paddle Boating For more information

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Black Hills Area Lakes

Deerfield Lake

Boat Launch   Canoeing   Kayaking No Wake Lake   For more information

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Horsethief Lake

Canoeing Kayaking No Wake Lake For more information

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Pactola Lake

Canoeing Boat Launch Kayaking Boating Beaches For more information

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Sheridan Lake

Canoeing Boat Launch Kayaking Boating Beaches For more information

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