We found this state park, situated along the Missouri River, and decided to stay a few days to check out the South Dakota State Capitol. This was possibly the nicest campground that we have ever camped in, however, can't say much for the actual town. Not sure how they talk the governor into staying around for his whole term. We did notice as we toured the Capitol, that many only had a four year term. Could there be a term limit or something else going on ?
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
We were actually parked by the back flow area. The Missouri is to the far right side of pic. It was very relaxing to just drag our chairs out to the edge and do n-o-t-h-i-n-g!!!
Interior loop of campground 3
This whole area was devastated by a flood in 2011. The good side of that is that much of the park was redone and the bathroom and showers were fabulous! Almost made me want to walk over and take my shower there...almost.
We would liked to have taken a dam tour (thinking of you David McClintock), but we waited too late in the day. It was all very strange looking to us. We would liked to have had more info.
Intake for generation
Dam Power Plant
The lake, which was above the earthen dam, and the generating plant had no apparent connection- must have all been underground.
While camped at Oahe, we drove into Pierre (pronounced "peer") and walked around the Capitol. It was a beautiful building with lots of marble and gorgeous oak woodwork built around 1910.
State Capitol of South Dakota
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