Fort Thompson Left Tailrace Boat Ramp
Fort Thompson Left Tailrace Boat Ramp
Fort Thompson Left Tailrace Boat Ramp provides direct access to Lake Francis Case below Big Bend Dam, featuring a paved launch facility with courtesy dock and fish cleaning station.
The ramp is located within the Left Tailrace recreation area, which offers 81 electrical campsites, modern bathhouses, dump station, and day-use facilities—making it a well-developed access point for boaters and anglers.
The site is situated on a peninsula approximately 3 miles south of Fort Thompson, SD, with ample parking and support amenities for extended water recreation.
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