Lake Thompson State Recreation Area

Lake Preston, South Dakota

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Lake Thompson State Recreation Area is a campsite / RV park located in Lake Preston.

Originally called Dry Woods Lake by American Indians, the lake was renamed for Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Interior under President James Buchanan. In the 1930s, the lake was completely dry and used for pasture. In the 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. The lake is so distinct it was designated as a National Natural Landmark.

Lake Thompson State Recreation Area
21176 Flood Club Road
Lake Preston, South Dakota, 57249-6516 USA
Tel: (605) 847-4893
Fax: (605) 847-5017

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