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South Dakota

Moreau River

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Why you'll love it

2.2 mi run
Flows year-round
211 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
211 cfs
Average current
1.1 ft/s
Gradient
7.5 ft/mi
Drainage area
4,237 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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Moreau River

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About this water

Moreau River is a 2.2-mile paddling stretch near Faith, South Dakota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 211 cfs and a gradient of about 7.5 feet per mile.

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Rabbit Creek

~27 min drive

Rabbit Creek is a 120-mile paddling stretch near Bison, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 43 cfs and a gradient of about 6.9 feet per mile.

Sulphur Creek

~35 min drive

Sulphur Creek is a 123-mile paddling stretch near Mud Butte, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 42 cfs and a gradient of about 5.3 feet per mile.

South Fork Moreau River

~53 min drive

South Fork Moreau River is a 124-mile paddling stretch near Newell, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 55 cfs and a gradient of about 6.2 feet per mile.

Thunder Butte Creek

~56 min drive

Thunder Butte Creek is a 129-mile paddling stretch near Meadow, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 38 cfs and a gradient of about 5.2 feet per mile.

Elm Creek

~1h 11m drive

Elm Creek is a 77-mile paddling stretch near Union Center, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 33 cfs and a gradient of about 7.7 feet per mile.

Horse Creek

~1h 17m drive

Horse Creek is a 56-mile paddling stretch near Newell, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 56 cfs and a gradient of about 9.5 feet per mile.

South Fork Grand River

~1h 21m drive

South Fork Grand River is a 51-mile paddling stretch near Buffalo, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 65 cfs and a gradient of about 7.7 feet per mile.