- Biking (on park roads)
- Biking (on trails)
- Birdwatching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Cross-country Skiing
- Disc Golf
- Disc Golf Checkout
- Fishing
- Fishing Pole Checkout
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoe Checkout
- Horseshoes
- Kayak Rental
- Kayaking
- Lawn Game Checkout
- Life Jacket Checkout
- Paddleboard Rental
- Paddleboarding
- Picnicking
- Snowshoe Checkout
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Volleyball Checkout
- Walking (on park roads)
Richmond Lake Recreation Area
Richmond Lake Recreation Area offers a diverse range of outdoor activities across its three distinct units. The South Unit offers 24 electrical campsites, two tent sites, a camping cabin, swimming beach, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a boat ramp, providing ample opportunities for camping, swimming, boating, and fishing.
The Forest Drive Unit boasts an extensive multi-use trail system suitable for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, horse riding, as well as an 18-hole disc golf course plus 9 practice holes. The Boat Ramp Unit offers convenient access to the over 1,000-acre lake, known for its fishing opportunities, boating and canoeing, as well as swimming.
With its variety of amenities and year-round recreational options, Richmond Lake Recreation Area caters to nature enthusiasts and families seeking a serene outdoor experience
Activities
Fees
- Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents
- Annual: $40 for residents
$60 for nonresidents
- Campsites - electrical: $30 per night
- Campsites - non-electrical: $16 per night
- Camping Cabins: $60 per night
Park Specs
Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Park Size: 26 campsites and 1 camping cabin
Directions: 11 miles northwest of Aberdeen off US Highway 281
Nearest Town: Aberdeen
Make Reservations
Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.
Contact Info
12800 379th Avenue - Campground
37908 Youth Camp Road - Office
Aberdeen, SD 57401
605.626.3488
Email: RichmondLake@state.sd.us
Amenities
- ADA/Accessible Features
- Biking Trail(s)
- Boat Ramp(s)
- Campground(s)
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Cross-country Ski Trail(s)
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Campsite(s)
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Hiking Trail(s)
- Horse Trail(s)
- Paved Trail(s)
- Playground(s)
- Self-serve Entrance Kiosk(s)
- Shore Fishing Access
- Showers
- Swim Beach(es)
- TRACK Trail(s)
- Vault Toilets (open year-round)
- Warming Shelter(s)
ADA / Accessible
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Paved Trail(s)
- Showers
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 45.5399
Longitude: -98.61109
Campground and Day-use Area
Latitude: 45.53296
Longitude: -98.61903