Kayaking · South Dakota
Kayaking in South Dakota
3 outfitters across South Dakota. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
19,428 mi
898 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
2 of 3
Cities
2
Most in Brandon (2)
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Compare them side by side
All 3 outfitters listed in South Dakota. Ratings and review counts are from Google.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Paddle Boyz Kayak Rental | Brandon | 4.58 Google reviews |
| Sioux Falls Kayak Rental | Sioux Falls | 4.09 Google reviews |
| Sodak Outdoor Kayak Rentals | Brandon | 5.02 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in South Dakota
- Named rivers and streams mapped in South Dakota
- 19,428 mi
- River reaches
- 898
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 138
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Missouri River594 mi
- White River430 mi
- Cottonwood Creek411 mi
- Big Sioux River400 mi
- James River400 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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