State Parks

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Richmond Lake Recreation Area

Three separate areas in this park cater to the needs of campers, swimmers, naturalists, boaters and anglers. Campers stay in the South Unit, while the 200-acre Forest Drive Unit is a great place for wildlife viewing. The Boat Ramp Unit provides access to the more than 1,000-acre lake.

Activities

Biking
Birdwatching
Boating
Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cross country skiing
Disc Golf
Fishing
Hiking
Horse Trail
Horseback Riding
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Volleyball

Fees

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

Park Specs

Open: Year-round

Park Size: 24 campsites and 1 cabin (sleeps 4 people)

Directions:

11 miles northwest of Aberdeen off US Highway 281

Nearest Town: Aberdeen

Make Reservations

Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.

Maps

Contact Info

Richmond Lake Recreation Area
12800 379th Avenue - Campground
37908 Youth Camp Road - Office
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605.626.3488
Email: RichmondLake@state.sd.us

Amenities

Beach
Boat Ramp
Campground
Camping cabins
Drinking water
Dump station
Electric campsites
Fishing dock
Fishing pole checkout
Flush toilets/showers
Game checkout
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Snowshoe checkout
Vault toilets
Warming shelter

Park Rating

ADA / Accessible

Camping Cabins
Camping Site
Fishing Dock
Hiking Trails
Picnic Shelter

GPS Coordinates

Forest Drive Nature Area, Disc Gold Course, Park Office
Latitude: 45.5399
Longitude: -98.61109

Campground and day-use area
Latitude: 45.53296
Longitude: -98.61903