Roy Lake is known for its excellent fishing, but you don't have to be an angler to enjoy all this park has to offer. Visitors will find sandy beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, boat rentals, and an island trail to keep them busy.
Roy Lake State Park offers multiple types of accommodations based on your lodging or camping needs. Consider staying in one of the modern lodging options. Click here to learn more!
The earliest known inhabitants of Roy Lake were members of the Woodland Culture, who built large burial mounds. Artifacts dating between 900 and 1300 A.D. have been found near the park. The Roy (or Roi) family is credited with building the area's first white settlement. Local American Indians called the crops planted along the lakeshore the "Roy Planting" and the name persisted.
The modern cabins and suites at Roy Lake offer the comforts of home in an outdoor setting. They feature heating, air conditioning, electricity, and bathroom facilities. Most facilities are perched along the shoreline. Guests are treated to a beautiful view and shoreline access for fishing, kayaking or other types of water recreation.
A modern cabin is a single rental structure with multiple rooms, including a bathroom. The number of bedrooms, maximum occupants, extent of kitchen facilities and availability of other amenities may vary by unit. All the modern cabins at Roy Lake have full kitchens with stoves, ovens, refrigerators, sinks, and microwaves. Prices per night.
Modern Cabins 4, 5: two bedrooms, sleeps 8 | $150
Modern Cabins 6, 7: one bedroom, sleeps 4 | $120
Modern Cabins 8, 9: two bedrooms, sleeps 6 | $150
Winter Availability: The modern cabins at Roy Lake typically close between Nov. 1 and May 15 for winterization. They may remain open longer and open earlier if weather conditions allow. Visit reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com for current availability.
Suites are multiple rental units housed within one structure. Each unit includes its own bathroom. The number of bedrooms, maximum occupants, extent of kitchen facilities and availability of other amenities may vary by unit. All the suites at Roy Lake have full kitchens with stoves, ovens, refrigerators, sinks, and microwaves. Prices per unit per night.
Suites 12, 13, 14, 15: two bedrooms, sleeps 10 | $175
Suite 16: one bedroom, sleeps 4 | $120
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: 2 campgrounds with 101 campsites, 3 camping cabins, 6 modern cabins, and 6 suites.
Directions: 3 miles southwest of Lake City off SD Hwy 10
Nearest Town: Lake City
Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267 (additional $2 fee).
The modern lodging accommodations at Roy Lake offer increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
It is important to park users that they supply their own bed lines and bathroom products prior to arrival. Park staff do not provided bedding of any kind, food, or bath towels.
For questions regarding modern lodging please call the Roy Lake State Park Office at 605.910.4521.
Enhance your time on the water with a stop at the on-site convenience store. Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals are available as well as bait, ice and snacks. Hours vary.
