West Bend Recreation Area

West Bend Recreation Area
West Bend Recreation Area
Location in South Dakota
LocationHughes County, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates44°10′15″N 99°43′16″W / 44.17075°N 99.72102°W / 44.17075; -99.72102[1]
Area172.8 acres (69.9 ha)[2]
Administered bySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
WebsiteOfficial website

West Bend Recreation Area is a South Dakota State Recreation Area located along the shore of Lake Sharpe, a Missouri River Reservoir. The area is located in Hughes County. The park is open for year-round recreation including camping, horseback riding, biking, hiking and cross-country skiing.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "West Bend Recreation Area". South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "Big Bend Dam/Lake Sharpe Master Plan". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. October 2003. p. 6-20. Retrieved December 5, 2025.