Natural swimming hole
Pickerel Lake Recreation Area beaches
Lake · South Dakota
About this swimming hole
Pickerel Lake is a spring-fed glacial lake near Grenville, and its recreation area has sandy swim beaches with notably clear water. The lake is smaller and calmer than the Missouri River reservoirs, making it a relaxed family swim. Campgrounds and picnic areas line the shore, and the park is open year-round.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | summer |
| Fees | Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Open year-round |
| County | Day |
| Nearest town | Grenville |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Pickerel Lake Recreation Area beaches require reservations?
No reservations are required at Pickerel Lake Recreation Area beaches based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Pickerel Lake Recreation Area beaches?
Reported fee info: Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Pickerel Lake Recreation Area beaches?
The best season is typically summer.
Keep exploring
Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026