Established Camping
Lake Cochrane Recreation Area
Lake Cochrane Recreation Area is near Gary, South Dakota, and features flat terrain with a mix of grass and trees. Temperatures range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Campers can explore Lake Cochrane for fishing and boating, and nearby attractions include the Buffalo Ridge Resort and the historic Fort Sisseton State Park.
Description
State Park
This state park is a little hidden gem on the Minnesota border. Nestled between Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver, ample fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking opportunities await your family camping weekend! Reservations may be made online for our spacious electric campsites or log camping cabin. Bring family or friends to enjoy the scenery of Lake Cochrane Recreation Area while settling into the cabin. Four can sleep comfortably in the set of bunk beds and double bed. Inside is a table and benches; outside, a porch, picnic table and fire grate.
Location
Lake Cochrane Recreation Area is located in South Dakota
Directions
In Northeastern South Dakota: 10 miles east of Clear Lake off SD Hwy 22.
Address
400 W Kemp Ave
Gary, SD 57237
Coordinates
44.71400009 N
96.47900097 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Sioux Falls
- 2 hrs 20 min from Fargo
- 2 hrs 27 min from St. Cloud
- 2 hrs 28 min from Mankato
