City: SD
County: Pennington
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 44.07619900, -103.48410000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II
Put-in
Rapid Creek - 1. Pactola spillway to Johnson Siding (5 miles)
Current Conditions
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• 100.00-550.00 cfs
Rapid Creek below Pactola DAM,SD
Whitewater Runs on Rapid Creek
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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II
Put-in at this location
1. Pactola spillway to Johnson Siding (5 miles)
5.5 mi
II+
Downstream from here (3.3 mi to put-in)
2. Johnson Siding to Big Bend (3 miles)
3.4 mi
43 ft/mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (5.0 mi to put-in)
3. Thunderhead Falls: Big Bend to Hiesga (3 miles)
3.6 mi
50 ft/mi
III
Downstream from here (5.9 mi to put-in)
4. Heisga to Dark Canyon (8 miles)
4.1 mi
120 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on Rapid Creek in Pennington County, South Dakota. Rapid Creek is a substantial stream classified as a large river (Stream Order 6) with a total length of 128.43 miles and a significant elevation drop of 2,922 feet over its course. The creek features an average gradient of 22.8 feet per mile with an average flow of 97.85 cubic feet per second and velocity of 3.13 feet per second, indicating consistent current suitable for whitewater paddling.
This put-in location serves as an entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and other paddlers looking to access Rapid Creek's whitewater sections. The creek's large drainage area of 648 square miles ensures reliable water flow throughout the season. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water with moderate gradient and current. The specific launch facilities and amenities at this put-in are not documented in the available data, so boaters should contact local authorities or paddling clubs for current information about parking, access conditions, and any applicable regulations.
This put-in location serves as an entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and other paddlers looking to access Rapid Creek's whitewater sections. The creek's large drainage area of 648 square miles ensures reliable water flow throughout the season. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water with moderate gradient and current. The specific launch facilities and amenities at this put-in are not documented in the available data, so boaters should contact local authorities or paddling clubs for current information about parking, access conditions, and any applicable regulations.