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Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Grenville, South Dakota

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Book Pickerel Lake Recreation Area direct on South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Everything we know about the campground is below.

As of October 2026, Pickerel Lake Recreation Area is a campground in South Dakota with 73 campsites. Pickerel Lake Recreation Area is booked through South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

  • Pickerel Lake Recreation Area is located at 45.4935° N, 97.2696° W.

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area reservations

Campsites at Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

About Pickerel Lake Recreation Area

Noted for its cool, spring-fed waters, Pickerel Lake is one of the deepest natural lakes in the state. The 955-acre lake bears an American Indian name meaning "where you spear long fish." Visitors to the Pickerel Lake Recreation Area can try their hand at reeling in a catch, as well as swimming, hiking and other outdoor activities. Choose from among the options of an electrical or basic campsite, or a snug one-room cabin. The log-style cabins are open year-round, with air conditioning and heating to keep the indoor temperature comfortable. Each is furnished with beds for four people (a set of bunk beds and a double bed), table and benches. You'll be able to use the fire grate and picnic table for dining outdoors. If you're at Pickerel Lake Recreation Area fishing for walleye, northern pike, crappie, perch and bass, the fishing dock, fish-cleaning station and fishing pole checkout will come in handy. Canoes and kayaks can be rented, and games are available for use at the park. A hike on the Glacial Mounds Trail shows several examples of how glaciers formed the landscape of the area, and the Ponderosa trail provides visitors with the chance to surround themselves with the delightful sight and smell of pine trees.

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pickerel Lake Recreation Area?

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 73 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

Does PermitSnag send cancellation alerts for Pickerel Lake Recreation Area?

No. Pickerel Lake Recreation Area books direct through South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, and this page has the booking link plus everything we know about the campground. That system does not publish this campground's availability in a form we can check, so there is no alert to set here. Cancellations still happen, usually 1-2 weeks before check-in, so check the reservation site close to your dates.

How many campsites does Pickerel Lake Recreation Area have?

Pickerel Lake Recreation Area has 73 campsites.

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