Angostura Recreation Area

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Angostura Recreation Area
Angostura Dam and Reservoir
Map showing the location of Angostura Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Angostura Recreation Area
Location of Angostura Recreation Area in South Dakota
LocationFall River, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates43°20′45″N 103°25′19″W / 43.345873°N 103.42202°W / 43.345873; -103.42202
Area1,125 acres (4.55 km2)
Elevation3,264 ft (995 m)[1]
Established1954
Governing bodySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
Websitegfp.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]

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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