South Dakota Canoe & Kayak Association
  • SDCKA EVENTS
  • MNRR 100
  • LINKS
  • MNRR TRIP PLAN
  • Register
  • National Park Service
  • ABOUT SDCKA
  • CONTACT US

Picture
South Dakota Kayak Challenge
Want to Race the Mighty Mo'? Be sure to sign up for the South Dakota Kayak Challenge, it's 73 miles of adventure on the Missouri River from Yankton, SD. to South Sioux City, NE. Held on May 26th, 2018, you'll find every year is different. It's about good times and great adventure under the big Dakota skies on the last free flowing stretch of the longest river in North America.


Picture
 Fort to Field 50  and DAM N' BACK TREK
Paddle 50 miles on the wildest stretch of the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR). Start at Fort Randall, SD. and finish in Springfield, SD. Sign up for the July 14th paddle battle! 
​
​If you'd prefer to paddle 'full throttle' sign up for the 10 mile DAM N' BACK TREK. It's an early season fight- the-current-first race held May 5th, starting at Riverside Park in Yankton, SD.
​

Picture
Kayaking the Lakes of South Dakota by Jay Heath    
Find out all about area rivers and lakes within 50 miles of Sioux Falls, SD. Jay Heath began paddling area lakes in 2006 until his passing in 2014. This is a link to his blog which is a large and comprehensive body of work and a wonderful resource for paddlers. Jay created an adventure with his writing that we hope you'll enjoy as much as plying your favorite waters under the big Dakota skies.  
​Today, a section of the Big Sioux River is designated as the Jay Heath Water Trail, here is a map.

Picture
Missouri River National Water Trail
​
Go here to learn more about the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR).  ​The reaches of river that border South Dakota and Nebraska are some of the last remaining natural stretches of America's longest river.  Come immerse yourself in some of the many experiences and stories to be discovered along this National water trail. Download the interactive map and much more, this site is a great resource! 

Picture
Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River (FOMNRR)
See what events and activities are talking place along the MNRR. The mission of the Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River is to build awareness and advocate for the scenic, fish and wildlife, ecological, geological, cultural/historical values and economic and recreational opportunities of the Missouri River, a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Picture
 Missouri River Basin Daily River Bulletin 
 Check here to find out the water levels the Corp or Engineers are releasing each day from the dams.  
 Fort Randall - Generally discharge 'out' levels of 26,000 are average
 Gavins Point - Discharge levels 'out' of 20,000 are average 






                                                         SOUTH DAKOTA CANOE & KAYAK ASSOCIATION - PO BOX 90227 - SIOUX FALLS, SD. 57109  -  www.sdcka.org
                                                                                                                  Promoting paddling - recreation-safety-education and conservation a 501(c)3 not for profit organization                                                                

  • SDCKA EVENTS
  • MNRR 100
  • LINKS
  • MNRR TRIP PLAN
  • Register
  • National Park Service
  • ABOUT SDCKA
  • CONTACT US
✕