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South Dakota

Turtle Creek

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Observed 11 h ago

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    Clear, high 71°F / low 53°F, 59% precip — 82/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

80.7 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
59 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
59 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
4.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
820 sq mi

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

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About this water

Turtle Creek is an 81-mile paddling stretch near Wessington, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 59 cfs and a gradient of about 4.1 feet per mile.

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South Fork Snake Creek

~53 min drive

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Snake Creek

~1h 14m drive

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Crow Creek

~1h 15m drive

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Mirage Public Water Access

~59 min drive

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Fordham Publice Water Access

~1h 12m drive

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