Pickerel Lake State Recreation Area

Noted for its cool, spring-fed waters, Pickerel Lake is one of the deepest natural lakes in the state. Located in northeastern South Dakota, near Grenville, the 955-acre lake bears an American Indian name meaning "where you spear long fish." Excursion boats were common until the early 1900s. A fish hatchery was built in 1929 and abandoned in 1979, when a new facility was built at Blue Dog Lake. Pickerel Lake State Recreation Area offers two campgrounds with 69 campsites and seven camping cabins, along with equipment rentals, including fishing poles, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and lawn games. Park features include hiking trails, playgrounds, swimming beach, boat ramps, fishing pier, fish cleaning stations, and more (many of which are ADA/accessible).