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Mina Lake Recreation Area
Nestled along the wooded shores of Mina Lake, Mina Recreation Area is a water-lover's haven with plenty of room for boating, fishing and swimming. When you leave the water, a spacious campground, hiking trail, and several picnic areas provide hours of family fun.
Mina was one of the first man-made lakes in northeast South Dakota. Its beginning dates back to the 1930s, when area residents sought relief from years of drought.
In 1934, the Mina Dam was completed and the lake was named Shake Maza, a Lakota word for "shaped like a horseshoe." The name never quite caught-on, however, and it was later renamed in honor of a railroad president's daughter.
Mina Lake Lodge
Reservations
Lodge is reservable up to one year in advance.
- www.campsd.com
- 1.800.710.2267
About the Lodge
- $185 per night; $10 for each person over 8 people
- Three-bedroom
- Sleeps up to 6-8 people; 1 queen bed and 2 full beds, 2 twin beds. Bed coverings included, no linens.
- Furnished
- Kitchen includes
- oven/range
- microwave
- full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- basic pots and pans
- place settings for 8
- Fireplace
- Air conditioned and heated
- Dog house and kennel
- Lake access and dock
- Adjacent electrical campsite available for $19 per night with park approval
- Lodge Procedures
Restrictions
- Linens are not provided
- No pets allowed inside
- No smoking
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Activities
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Fees
- Daily: Daily license $4 per person or $6 per vehicle
- Annual: $30 first vehicle | $15 for second vehicle | $65 transferable license
- Campsites - electrical: $19
- Camping Cabins: $40 per night
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Park Specs
Open: Year-round
Park Size: 38 campsites, 1 cabin (sleeps 4 people) and 1 lodge (sleeps 8 people)
Directions:
12 miles west of Aberdeen off US Hwy 12
Nearest Town: Mina
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Make Reservations
Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.CAMP (2267).
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Amenities
- Beach
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Camping cabins
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Electric campsites
- Fishing dock
- Fishing pole checkout
- Flush toilets/showers
- Game checkout
- Lodge
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Vault toilets
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GPS Coordinates
Park entrance and campground
Latitude: 45.4467
Longitude: -98.74082
Lodge entrance
Latitude: 45.44746
Longitude: -98.743
Latitude: 45.4467
Longitude: -98.74082
Lodge entrance
Latitude: 45.44746
Longitude: -98.743
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