Pelican Lake Recreation Area

Pelican Lake offers a place for a wide variety of activities. The recreation area offers shady trees, a sandy beach, prairie trails and a boat dock. The 5.2 miles of prairie trails are perfect for horseback riders, mountain bikers, hikers and cross-country skiers. The park is also located in a prime pheasant hunting area making it a great area for sportsmen to camp in the fall.

Park Schedule & Rates

• Open year-round
• Camping: 46 sites (all electrical).
• Horse Camping: Six sites (all electrical)
• Cabins: Two cabins. Sleeps four.
• Showers. Water. Dump station.
• Contact park for current rates and availability.

Park Contact Information

• Located 9 miles SW of Watertown off US Hwy 212
• 605-882-5200
• pelicanlake@state.sd.us