Clay County River Access

Clay County Park River Access

Quick Facts

Location:

Clay County, South Dakota

MANAGED BY:

South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks

Amenities

5 listed

Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Picnic Table, Restroom, Water - Drinking/Potable

Clay County Park River Access
River Mile: 781
Access Type: Boat landing
Restrooms: Yes
Water: Yes
Camping: Yes - A campground is located ¼ mile north.
Picnic Facilities: Yes
Directions: To drive to this access area, take SD Highway 50 (business loop, Cherry St) west 1 mile from Vermillion. Turn south at the junction of South Dakota Highway 19. Turn left (south) onto Highway 19 and almost immediately turn right onto Timber Road. Continue ahead (west) for 1.7 miles. Turn left onto 460 Ave. and continue ahead 1.4 miles to the river.

Clay County Boat Launch (River Mile 781.0)
3.8 miles downstream from Brooky Bottom is the Clay County Boat Launch. This river access is on the South Dakota side. A pit toilet stands nearby. A county campground is 1/4 mile north of this river access. To drive to this one-lane boat ramp take South Dakota Highway 50 east 21.6 miles from Yankton. Turn right (south) onto 460 Ave. (there is a sign that reads "Clay County Park") and proceed 1.7 miles to Timber Road. Cross Timber Road and drive ahead 1.4 miles to the river. From Vermillion take South Dakota 50 (Cherry Street) west to the junction of South Dakota Highway 19. Turn left (south) onto Highway 19 and almost immediately turn right onto Timber Road. Continue ahead (west) for 1.7 miles. Turn left onto 460 Ave. and continue ahead 1.4 miles to the river. More information.