Established Camping
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Lake Thompson Recreation Area is near Lake Preston, South Dakota, and features flat terrain with grasslands and a large lake. Temperatures range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Campers can explore Lake Thompson for fishing and boating or visit the nearby Lake Poinsett Recreation Area for additional outdoor activities.
Description
SD State Parks & Recreation
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Park Size: 103 campsites, 5 camping cabins, and group lodge
Directions: 6 miles southwest of Lake Preston off US Hwy 14
Nearest Town: Lake Preston
Location
Lake Thompson Recreation Area is located in South Dakota
Directions
In Northeastern South Dakota: 6 miles southwest of Lake Preston off US Hwy 14.
Address
21176 Flood Club Rd
Lake Preston, SD 57249
Coordinates
44.32100064 N
97.43300075 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Sioux Falls
- 2 hrs 37 min from Sioux City
- 2 hrs 55 min from Fargo
- 3 hrs 20 min from Mankato