Angostura Reservoir beach
Lake · South Dakota
ℹ️ Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
Angostura Reservoir's swim beach fronts 4,700 acres of warm water in the southern Black Hills. The reservoir's sandy beaches and red-rock shoreline make it a desert-like swim in South Dakota. It is the Hot Springs area's big-water escape.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 70s in summer |
| Depth | lake swimming |
| Best season | June-August |
| Fees | State recreation area entrance fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | recreation area lots |
| Amenities | swim beach, campground, boat ramps |
| County | Fall River County |
| Nearest town | Hot Springs |
| Safety notes | no lifeguard; boat traffic |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Angostura Reservoir beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Angostura Reservoir beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Angostura Reservoir beach?
Reported fee info: State recreation area entrance fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Angostura Reservoir beach?
The best season is typically June-August.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026