Natural swimming hole
Sandy Shore Recreation Area beach
Lake · South Dakota
About this swimming hole
True to its name, Sandy Shore has long sand beaches on Lake Kampeska just outside Watertown, with some of the easiest swimming access in the state park system. The small park packs a lot of beach into a small footprint. Cabins and campsites sit just across the parking lot from the water.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | summer |
| Fees | Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Amenities | Sand beach, Cabins, Campsites, Boat ramp |
| County | Codington |
| Nearest town | Watertown |
Map
Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sandy Shore Recreation Area beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Sandy Shore Recreation Area beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Sandy Shore Recreation Area beach?
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 Sandy Shore Recreation Area beach?
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