Gavins Tailwaters North

**Location & Access:** East Ramp (also known as Pierson Ranch Camp) is located west of the Blair Bridge near Highway 30 in Yankton, offering day-use access to the Missouri River. This is a non-reservable public access point managed as part of the Lewis and Clark Lake recreation area.

**River Conditions & Paddling Notes:** The Missouri River at this location is a major waterway with substantial flow—averaging over 121,000 cubic feet per second—and current speeds around 7.4 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for a powerful, wide river typical of a major stream system. Access to the water is considered rough, making it best suited for experienced canoeists and kayakers. The concrete ramp is approximately 10 feet wide and provides the primary launch point for this section of the river, which lies within the scenic Missouri National Recreational River corridor.

**Nearby Amenities:** Two primitive camping options are available within 10 miles: Green Island Primitive Camping and Pierson Ranch Camp. This location serves as a gateway to exploring the 100-mile stretch of the Missouri National Recreational River, one of the few remaining undammed sections of North America's longest river. Plan accordingly for day-use only at the ramp itself.

This recreation area is part of Lewis and Clark Lake