Lakes in South Dakota

Big Stone Lake is a freshwater lake located between western Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. Two state parks are located on this lake, Big Stone Lake State Park and Hartford Beach State Park. The activities offered includes picnic, boat launch, trail and camping.

Pickerel Lake is located in Day County. This lake offers a few water based activities such as boating and fishing. The recreation area next to the lake also offers 77 campsites.

Lake Thompson is located in Kingsbury County. This lake offers 103 campsites. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table. This lake is great destination for fishing. Different species in the lake include walleyes, perch and northern pike.