Established Camping
Lake Thompson Recreation Area
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
- WiFiUnknown
- 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
