Lake Thompson

One of South Dakota's largest natural lakes, Lake Thompson was formerly known by the moniker Dry Woods Lake by American Indians. On its northeastern side is the Lake Thompson Recreation Area, which is accessible to the public all year round. It has a beach, lots of campsites, a playground, and other amenities. You can take in the lake vistas and have a picnic in one of the 45 miles of shoreline's picnic sites.

Its surface area is 16,236 acres, and its depth is 26 feet. Because the lake is home to numerous fish species, including sunfish, northern pike, walleye, black bullheads, and others, anglers frequent it. The primary draw for most visitors is the Lake Thompson Recreation Area, which is located on the lake's northeast shore. It contains five cottages, a playground, a water skiing beach, and 103 campsites. If you like hiking, you can embark on an adventure and explore a number of beautiful natural trails. The survival of migratory birds depends on Lake Thompson. The presence of open water, shallow mudflats, cattail marshes, and wet meadows gives a diverse environment for shorebirds, waterfowl, wading birds, and gulls. While ducks, terns, gulls, and pelicans thrive on open water.

Location: Kingsbury and Miner counties