Lake Cochrane Recreation Area Campground
Open year-round. Between October 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and water systems are closed; vault toilets remain available.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 6:22PM CDT until July 2 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
At 622 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 7 miles north of Castlewood to near Estelline, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. At 605 PM, a 59 mph wind gust was reported 3 miles to the northwest of Bryant. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe thunderstorm will be near... Poinsett Colony, Estelline, Claremont Colony, Castlewood and Dempster around 625 PM CDT. Bemis around 630 PM CDT. Clear Lake, Goodwin and Toronto around 635 PM CDT. Altamont, Brandt and Astoria around 640 PM CDT. Tunerville and Moritz around 645 PM CDT. Lake Cochrane Rec Area and Gary around 650 PM CDT.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 2 at 2:03PM CDT until July 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 439 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA BUFFALO HAND HUGHES HYDE JONES LYMAN STANLEY SULLY IN NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA FAULK POTTER IN NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CLARK CODINGTON DEUEL GRANT HAMLIN SPINK THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CLARK, CLEAR LAKE, FAULKTON, FORT PIERRE, FORT THOMPSON, GETTYSBURG, HAYTI, HIGHMORE, KENNEBEC, MILBANK, MILLER, MURDO, ONIDA, PIERRE, REDFIELD, AND WATERTOWN.
About
Nestled between Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver is an 88-acre playground for campers, anglers, boaters and those who simply enjoy the outdoors. Both the quality of the park and the clear, spring-fed lake bring people to this area. Lake Cochrane Recreation Area was named for the area's first homesteader, Byron J. Cochrane, who settled on the south side of the lake in 1872. The area's rich farmlands and beautiful setting soon attracted other homesteaders You can make it your home too--at least for a fun-filled vacation. Reservations may be made for one of the campsites with electricity or the one-room log-style cabin. Simply book your site online. Bring family or friends to enjoy the scenery of Lake Cochrane Recreation Area while settling into the cabin. Four can sleep comfortably in the set of bunk beds and double bed. Inside is a table and benches; outside, a porch, picnic table and fire grate. Put sleeping bags and linens, cooking utensils for outside cooking and a cooler on your packing list.
Directions
10 miles east of Clear Lake off SD Highway 22
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 80ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 80ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| LakeCochrane@state.sd.us | |
| Phone | +1 (605) 882-5392 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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