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**Lake Thompson Recreation Area**
Campground Type:	State Park
Website:	View
Phone:	605-847-4893
Email:	[email protected]
Address:	21176 Flood Club Road
	Lake Preston, SD 57249

Description
Originally called Dry Woods Lake by American Indians, the lake was renamed for Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Interior under President James Buchanan. The lake is mentioned as Twin Lakes in many of Laura Ingalls Wilder�s books, including By the Shores of Silver Lake and The Long Winter. In the 1930s, the lake was completely dry and used for pasture. In 1980s, the area was a 9,000-acre marsh. Heavy rains and snowmelt in the mid 80s filled the lake to over 20 feet deep and now covers 18,000 acres in Kingsbury County. The lake is so distinct it was designated as a National Natural Landmark. Camping/Cabins/Lodge Located 6 miles SW of Lake Preston off US Hwy. 14 Location map (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) DOT Road Report Open year-round Park entrance license required: $5/day/vehicle or $23 for an annual pass Camping & Fees: $10/non-electrical, $14/electrical. 103 campsites (97 electrical). One wheelchair accessible site. Six tent-only sites. Showers. Dump station. Camping Cabins: Four wheelchair accessible camping cabins. Each sleeps four people. $32/night. Lodge: Five-bedroom lodge. Sleeps 12 people. $175/night. Additional occupants $15 each. See photos.

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