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Lake Thompson Recreation Area

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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.

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Location

Lake Thompson Recreation Area is located in South Dakota

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

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

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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2024

Great beach & campground

This campground has both electric standard sites for campers and tent sites. Two shower houses and multiple vault toilets throughout the campground for accessibility. Walking trails in grass or gravel. Three walkways down to the water’s edge with one being a large swimming area. Boating is permitted as well. Be sure to use bug spray as mosquitoes were all over- maybe due to wet weather. This is a natural lake formed by farmland that flooded in the 1980s.

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  • Review photo of Lake Thompson Recreation Area by Audrey F., July 7, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Lake Thompson Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Thompson Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Lake Thompson Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Thompson Recreation Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lake Thompson Recreation Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.