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Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Pickerel Lake

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.

Restrictions / Safety

DOT Road Report

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

12980 446th Ave
Grenville, SD 57239
605.486.4753
Email: PickerelLake@state.sd.us

GPS Coordinates

Lat: 45.485552
Long: -97.248139


 

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Activities

BasketballBoatingCampingCanoeing/KayakingFishingHikingHorseshoesSwimmingVolleyball

Lodging Info

Facilities / Services

  • 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
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Vault toilets

Fishing

Fishing License Required

  • Walleye
  • Northern Pike
  • Crappie
  • Perch
  • Bass

ADA / Accessible

  • Camping Sites (25E)
  • Camping Cabins (3,4)
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Fishing Dock
  • Showers

Park Specs

  • Reservations: www.campsd.com or 1.800.710.2267
    • Campsites and Cabins: Available up to 90 days prior to arrival.
  • Open: Year-round
  • Size: 2 campgrounds with 77 campsites and 6 cabins (each sleeps 4 people)

Directions

Northeastern South Dakota: Located 10 miles N of Waubay off US Hwy 12 

Maps

Location Map
Campground map
Trail map and guide
Walking map

Area Attractions

Nearest Town

Grenville

Fees

Park entrance license required year-round

  • Temporary: Daily license $4 per person or $6 per vehicle
  • Annual: $30 first vehicle | $15 for second vehicle | $65 transferable license

Campsites:

  • $14 non-electrical
  • $18 electrical site

Camping Cabins:

  • $37/night