
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Nature Trail Disc Golf Course is a 1.2 miles (one way) 18-hole course on grassy terrain in the woods. If you don’t have a frisbee, it’s not a problem. The park entrance booth has discs available to check out free of charge on a first-come basis. The park's three campgrounds give visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, from boating to hiking to disc golf. The Corps of Engineers began building the dam in 1948 and in 1962 started generating electricity. It's one of the largest constructed reservoirs in the United States, measuring 231 miles connecting the capital cities of South Dakota and North Dakota. Oahe Downstream is one of the South Dakota state parks that offers the opportunity for visitors to see the majestic bald eagle. During the winter, bird watchers can view the eagles that roost in the treetops below the dam. They typically perch within 50 feet of the riverbank in tall cottonwood trees.
Oahe Downstream is one of the South Dakota state parks that offers the opportunity for visitors to see the majestic bald eagle. During the winter, bird watchers can view the eagles that roost in the treetops below the dam. They typically perch within 50 feet of the riverbank in tall cottonwood trees.

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Adventures for Oahe Downstream Recreation Area NTDGC

Oahe Downstream Bird Scorecard
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Longitude: -100.389212600000
West Side through Ft. Pierre
Travel north of Ft. Pierre on SD Hwy 1806 (Christy Lumber intersection) approximately 4 miles, follow road to right at Y-intersection on Powerhouse Road into the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area. Travel .6 miles and turn right, you will see the ODS Welcome Center office directly in front of you. Proceed past office and take first next right. Travel .5 miles turning right at sign that directs into the group lodge.
East Side through Pierre
Travel north of Pierre on SD Hwy 1804 approximately 6 miles until you reach the Oahe Dam and Hwy 204, turn left on Hwy 204 and take first left and proceed to bottom of dam. Turn right and proceed 1.3 miles past the US Corps of Engineers Oahe Project office following the curve until signs direct you left into the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area. Turn left and you will see the ODS Welcome Center office directly in front of you. Proceed past office and take first next right. Travel .5 miles turning right at sign that directs into the group lodge.
Please see the South Dakota State Parks Department map for details.
Partners
The TRACK Trail program is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.
The Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Disc Golf Course was made possible through partnerships formed between the Kids in Parks program and the South Dakota State Parks Department, with funds provided by South Dakota Department of Health, Healthy South Dakota Program.