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Located mid-lake on the south side of Lewis and Clark Lake off State Recreation Road, the Bloomfield boat ramp provides convenient access to this large reservoir straddling the Nebraska/South Dakota border. This one-lane ramp is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to explore the 116-mile Lewis and Clark Lake. The area is part of the broader Lewis and Clark Lake recreation complex, which preserves a scenic stretch of the Missouri River below Gavins Point Dam.
The Bloomfield Recreation Area offers full amenities for a day trip or extended visit, including a campground, marina with seasonal and daily rental dock slips, boat rentals, bait and tackle, and nearby restaurants. Note that portions of the spillway and tailrace near Gavins Point are designated no-wake zones. Paddlers should be aware that the lake experiences seasonal shifts in fish behavior—walleye move to deeper waters in summer and winter, while shallower, rocky areas attract spring activity. For those seeking additional ramp access, the nearby Miller Creek and South Shore Recreation Areas also provide launch points on the lake.
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This recreation area is part of Lewis and Clark Lake