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Canyon Lake Access

Canyon Lake Access in Rapid City offers a boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and other watercraft onto Canyon Lake.

The park features picnic areas with grills and tables, playgrounds, walking paths with lighting around the lake perimeter, and wooden fishing piers, with free entrance and extended hours (6 a. m. to 10 p. m. ).

Paddleboat rentals are available through Canyon Lake Resort, and picnic shelters can be reserved for group gatherings.


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