Place

Riverside Park River Access

Aerial view of Riverside park river access point. Boat ramp and paddling access to Missouri River.
Riverside Park River Access

Quick Facts
Location:
Yankton County, South Dakota
MANAGED BY:
City of Yankton, South Dakota

Boat Ramp, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Playground, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Water - Drinking/Potable

River Mile: 805 
Access Type: Boat landing
Restrooms: Yes
Water: Yes
Camping: No
Picnic Facilities: Yes
Owned and Maintained By: City of Yankton, South Dakota
Directions: On the South Dakota side of the river. Modern restrooms are across the parking lot from the boat ramp.


5.4 miles from Nebraska Tailwaters Boat Ramp is Yankton's Riverside Park Boat Launch. Modern restrooms are across the parking lot from the two-lane concrete ramp. This is a popular river access with recreational boaters. Downstream from here you will want to be especially alert for snags, sunken sandbars, and other hidden obstructions. To drive to this boat ramp from the Meridian Bridge take 2nd St. east to Pearl St. Turn right (south) and continue ahead to the river. Camping is not allowed here; however, primitive camping is allowed a couple hundred yards downstream (east of Marne Creek). There is no vehicle access to this primitive camping location. Vehicles can be parked at the trail head that is adjacent to the Yankton Chamber of Commerce office on SD 50 (east side of town).

Missouri National Recreational River

Last updated: August 31, 2020