Newell City Pond

Newell City Pond, located in Newell, Butte County, provides boat ramp access to Lower Horse Creek and the Belle Fourche River system. This access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore the lower reaches of Horse Creek as it connects to the Belle Fourche drainage. The site offers a practical put-in for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats exploring this section of western South Dakota waterway.

**Important regulations to follow:** South Dakota law requires all boaters to pull drain plugs before leaving the boat ramp parking lot to prevent the spread of invasive zebra mussels. A park entrance license is required to access this boat ramp. The site includes basic amenities such as parking and a boat ramp suitable for launching. Summer maintenance work may occasionally affect ramp usability, so check current conditions before visiting.

Nearby paddlers may also be interested in Belle Fourche Reservoir's Rocky Point Recreation Area, located about 8 miles east near Belle Fourche Dam, which offers additional water access and recreational opportunities in the region.