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Shadehill Recreation Area offers a well-developed boat ramp and access point on Shadehill Reservoir, a 4,800-acre impoundment of the Grand River in northwestern South Dakota. The Ketterlings Point ramp provides convenient launch access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats looking to explore the reservoir's 65 miles of scenic shoreline. The facility is managed by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks and includes nearby amenities such as camping with electricity, picnic areas, swimming beaches, and a trailer dump station.
The reservoir is ideal for recreational paddling, with calm, protected waters suitable for most skill levels. Anglers frequent the area for walleye, smallmouth bass, and crappie. Beyond the main recreation area, the Hugh Glass Lakeside Use Area provides a free alternative camping and boat launch option nearby. The surrounding landscape offers hiking opportunities and historical interest, with a monument to mountain man Hugh Glass located on the southern shore. Spring through fall are the primary paddling seasons, with full facilities available during peak recreation months.