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Sheridan Lake North Boat Launch

The Sheridan Lake North Boat Launch provides access to Sheridan Lake for motorized and non-motorized boats.

General Information

January

Open 24 hours/day

Day Use: $7/vehicle/day; $0/off season.
Forest Recreation Management Pass Accepted.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/blackhills/passes-permits/recreation
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Purchase a Digital Day Use Pass: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388
OR
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

Boat Rental at Marina

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.9810676

Longitude: -103.4745894

Directions

To access the Sheridan Lake North Boat Launch from Rapid City, travel west on US Highway 16 for 18 miles to Three Forks. Turn right, or north, onto US Highway 385 and travel three miles to Sheridan Lake Road. Turn right, or east, onto Sheridan Lake Road and travel one mile to the north shore.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 31st, 2025