Pelican Lake Recreation Area Campground
Open year-round. Between October 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and other water systems may be closed; vault toilets remain available. Reservations available online at reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by phone.
About
Naturalists enjoy the migrating birds and vast numbers of prairie grasses and wildflowers at Pelican Lake Recreation Area. Winter enthusiasts appreciate the park's cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Pelican Lake is a popular stopping point for migrating waterfowl. Each fall, geese and ducks use the lake's open waters as a resting area. A variety of shore birds spend their entire summer in or near the park. Most noticeable are the large white pelicans that frequent the lake. Pelicans were so numerous when the region was first settled that the lake was named in their honor. An observation tower on one of the hiking trails gives visitors a bird's-eye view of the area. The park also has an archery range and course including practice target ranging 10 to 70 yards with an elevated shooting platform. The course is an NFAA approved 14-station course winding through native prairie.
Directions
9 miles southwest of Watertown off US Highway 212
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 95ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 95ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| PelicanLake@state.sd.us | |
| Phone | +1 (605) 882-5392 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| SD GFP Pelican Lake Recreation Area |
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