State Parks

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Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Noted for its cool, spring-fed waters, Pickerel Lake is one of the deepest natural lakes in the state. The 955-acre lake bears an American Indian name meaning "where you spear long fish." Excursion boats were common until the early 1900's. A fish hatchery was built in 1929 and abandoned in 1979, when a new facility was built at Blue Dog Lake.

Activities

Basketball
Boating
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseshoes
Paddleboarding
Swimming
Volleyball

Fees

Daily: $6 per vehicle
Annual: $30 first vehicle | $15 for second vehicle | $65 transferable license
Campsites - electrical: $19
Campsites - non-electrical: $15
Camping Cabins: $40 per night

Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 2 campgrounds with 77 campsites and 6 cabins (each sleeps 4 people)

Directions:

Located 10 miles north of Waubay off US Hwy 12

Nearest Town: Grenville

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.CAMP (2267).

Maps

Contact Info

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area
12980 446th Avenue
Grenville, SD 57239
605.486.4753
Email: PickerelLake@state.sd.us

Amenities

Beach
Boat Ramp
Campground
Camping cabins
Canoe/kayak rentals
Drinking water
Dump station
Electric campsites
Fish cleaning station
Fishing dock
Fishing pole checkout
Flush toilets/showers
Game checkout
Paddleboard rentals
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Vault toilets