Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Situated in the heart of the Glacial Lakes Region, Pickerel Lake offers 77 campsites in two campgrounds and access to excellent fishing waters. The swimming beaches are popular spots during hot summer days. A hiking trail in each campground introduces you to the park's many plants and animals.

Camping/Cabins	Located 10 miles N of Waubay off US Hwy. 12 Location map (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) DOT Road Report Open year-round Park entrance license required: $6/day/vehicle or $28 for an annual pass Camping & Fees: $12/non-electrical, $16/electrical. 77 campsites (61 electrical) in two campgrounds. One wheelchair accessible site. Tent area with four non-electrical sites. Showers. Water. Dump station. Camping Cabins: Two accessible camping cabins. Each sleeps four people. $35/night. Reservations: (800) 710-2267 or www.CampSD.com. Up to 90 days prior to arrival. Campsites May to Sept. Cabins year-round. Group reservations available, open Nov. 1 for upcoming season. Recreation: Camping. Cabins. Basketball. Boating. Fishing. Game/equipment checkout. Hiking. Horseshoes. Accessible picnic shelter. Playground. Swimming. Volleyball. Swimming/Beaches: Swimming beach. No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk. Fishing/Boating: Two boat ramps. Accessible fishing dock. Fish cleaning station in East Unit. Walleye, northern pike, crappie, perch and bass. License required. Park maps: PDF files. Require Adobe Acrobat Reader. - Campground map. (3 pages, 206KB) - Trail map and guide. (6 pages, 157KB) - Walking map (1 page, 136KB) Pickerel Lake Recreation Area 12980446th Ave Grenville, SD 57239 (605) 486-4753 Email: PickerelLake@state.sd.us
The two campgrounds (East and West Pickerel) are located on opposite sides of the lake, but well within driving distance allowing park visitors to take advantage of what each has to offer. Each campground has a playground, and comfort station with showers. The West Unit also features three accessible camping cabins.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Fort Sisseton, Sica Hollow state parks Waubay National Wildlife Refuge, Waubay Joseph N. Nicollet Tower and Interpretive Center, Sisseton Museum of Wildlife, Science and Industry, Webster More attractions and events can be found at www.TravelSD.com