Running Water, South Dakota

Running Water, South Dakota
Looking toward the Chief Standing Bear Bridge near the boat ramp
Running Water
Coordinates: 42°46′56″N 97°58′54″W / 42.78222°N 97.98167°W / 42.78222; -97.98167
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyBon Homme
Area
 • Total
2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2)
 • Land2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,417 ft (432 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
47
 • Density22.5/sq mi (8.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code605
FIPS code46-56820
GNIS feature ID2612514

Running Water is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 47 at the 2020 census.

The community's name Running Water is a former variant name of the nearby Niobrara River.