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Pelican Lake Recreation Area

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Pelican Lake Recreation Area near Watertown, SD, offers a landscape of open spaces and water features. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Bramble Park Zoo and the Redlin Art Center.

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Location

Pelican Lake Recreation Area is located in South Dakota

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Directions

In Northeastern South Dakota: 9 miles SW of Watertown off US Hwy 212.

Address

17450 450th Ave.
Watertown, SD 57201

Coordinates

44.84700009 N
97.20900055 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020

Family Friendly, too many cars on Friday

Nice pebble beach, playgrounds, and walking areas. Flat camper parking. Power was great and showers were clean. Electric only. There is an area to dump waste on the exit. Stopped on Sunday on the way westward and the place was empty, stopped Friday on the way home and it was packed. Lots of kids and families, and almost every spot was full. Happy to see folks having fun. It was just a little busy for us. On the second time through one of the three bathrooms was very dirty, sad before the weekend- the showers remained clean. On the Friday stop there were a lot of people, some spots had 3-4 cars parked in the grass- it was too bad they allowed that. If one was to go here to find some quiet do so during the week or late weekend. It worked just fine as a quick overnight stop on our route. Lots of families having fun. Slept well. Well groomed area. Pretty views of lake. A little windy.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Pelican Lake Recreation Area?

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

  • Does Pelican Lake Recreation Area have wifi?

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