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Sylvan Lake, South Dakota

With lots more to offer than the great plains and buffalo, the Mount Rushmore State features miles of beaches and acres of lakeshore for sun, sand and summer adventure — like hiking treks in and around Sylvan Lake at Custer State Park, pictured right.

Great Lakes of South Dakota Association - The other Great Lakes, with info on swimming, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, area attractions, event calendar and a spotlight on Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case and Lewis & Clark Lake.

Sylvan Lake South Dakota - The "crown jewel" in the array of attractions at Custer State Park, with an overview, information on camping and lodging, with map and directions, photo gallery.

South Dakota State Park Directory - Use the interactive map or sail on through the extensive list of park names to locate all the fun with detailed descriptions, attractions, amenities and contact info for boating, fishing, nature watching, camping and swimming including info on Lake Louise, Sandy Shore, and Hartford Beach State Park.

Angostura Recreation Area - The hot springs located here have been battled over since the days of the Cheyenne, and today the area features a man-made lake with a swimming beach, boat launch, picnic shelter and campgrounds, with more info included on area history, attractions, contact info.

Oahe Dam / Lake Oahe - Recreation opportunities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, swimming, bird-watching, hiking, and biking, with detailed information on locations, campgrounds, area amenities, contact info.

Belle Fourche Reservoir - A brief description with a list of activities available, related photos, current weather information.

South Dakota Tourism - Search by keyword or using the dropdown menus to attractions throughout the state including state parks, recreational activities, event calendar, photo gallery.

also see -> South Dakota Travel Guide | South Dakota Campgrounds

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