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Oahe Downstream OHV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Lake Sharpe, Fort Pierre OHV Park, Pierre ORV Park |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers 400 acres of hilly grassland terrain that is open to dirt bikes, ATVs and UTVs. While there are no designated trails the property boundaries are marked off. The park also has a motocross track that is maintained by the Central States Racing Association.
There is no fee charged to ride and while the area is open year-round, overnight parking is not permitted. Nearby Oahe Downstream Recreation area offers three campgrounds with modern amenities. There is no direct trail access from either campground so machines will need to be hauled to and from the OHV area.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Daily dawn-dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | not permitted on the motocross track |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding permitted during daylight hours |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | State Recreation |
| Features | Public, Watered, Groomed |
| Max Engine Size | No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size | No Minimum |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $23.00 RV: $23.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Oahe Downstream Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Fort Pierre, SD | ||
| From: Fort Pierre, SD
1) Take US-14/34 West about 1 mile 2) Turn right (north) on SR-1806, continue 3 miles 3) Park entrance is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Oahe Downstream Recreation Area 20439 Marina Loop Road Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 (605) 223-7722 oahe@state.sd.us gfp.sd.gov |
Oahe Downstream OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 7/10/2019 (Thanks!)
Oahe Downstream OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 7/10/2019 (Thanks!)
Oahe Downstream OHV Area Photo
Photo Submitted 7/10/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 400 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Plains | |
| Elevation | 1500 to 1600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oahe Marina (605) 223-2627 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Shell (605) 224-6266 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Campground (605) 223-7722 or (800) 710-2267 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Campground (605) 223-7722 or (800) 710-2267 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Campground (605) 223-7722 or (800) 710-2267 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Campground (605) 223-7722 or (800) 710-2267 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Oahe Marina (605) 223-2627 |
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