Dakota Adventures - Dam Runs

Dam Run

 

How about spending an afternoon floating down the Missouri River? Boaters enjoy listening to birds and watching cormorants and loons and sea gulls fishing for their dinner. If you're looking for just a few hours relaxing on the water, Steamboat's Dam Run could be the answer.

A Dam Run starts at our store at 511 West Dakota in Pierre and is an unguided trip. We will shuttle you to Oahe Dam, about seven miles away. At the marina we get you settled in your boat and give you instructions on proper handling of the canoe/kayak. After that you are on your own to explore or just enjoy South Dakota's outdoors. Pull up on one of the islands and see what you can see. Or bring your fishing gear and see what you can catch. If bad weather comes up, we'll make sure you're taken care of.

Your journey ends at a boat ramp by Discovery Island, which is one block from our shop. Once you land your boats, simply carry them up the ramp and leave them, we will pick them up later. Yes, Pierre is that kind of place. We just ask that you bring your life jacket and paddle back to the store. And take a few minutes to reflect on the journey.

    Trip Rating:     Easy
    Trip Length:     Approximately 2.5 hours, but varies
    Start:               Oahe Dam
    End:                 Boat ramp at Pierre, one block from your vehicle

Departure Schedule

Friday-Saturday-Sunday
Van depart Steamboat's Inc. at 10:00am - 12:00noon - 3:00pm

Monday - Thursday
Van departs Steamboat's Inc. at 10:00am and 3:00pm

You can schedule your own departure time. Advanced notice maybe required along with a $10 additional per person may be applied.

Cost Boat
$30 Single Kayak
$40 Tandem Kayak (two person)
$35 Canoe
Prices are per person and do not include 7.5% sales tax.  Prices are subject to change without notice.