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Posted in South Dakota March 23, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

The Gorgeous South Dakota Lake That’s Picture Perfect For A Day Trip

If you’re looking for a great place to plan your next day trip, consider Lake Poinsett Recreation Area. There’s something for everyone at this beautiful place – check it out!

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Lake Poinsett Recreation Area has so many activities - there's something for everyone.

There are plenty of cool shade trees and grass.

It's a great place for families to gather together for fun and bonding.

Play a round or two of disc golf.

Enjoy a rousing game of beach volleyball.

Fish from the shore...

...or take your boat out on the lake. Lake Poinsett has walleye, bass, perch, northern pike and bullheads.

The fish cleaning station comes in handy after you land that big fish and want to cook it up for dinner.

And of course, you can enjoy waterskiing and playing on personal watercraft.

Take a stroll along the Poinsett Potpourri Trail.

The one-mile trail takes you through a wooded area, across a grassy meadow and along the swimming beach.

Stay overnight at the campground.

Or choose one of the three rustic cabins.

Cabins sleep 4-5 people and have electricity, heating and air conditioning.

You can't beat the sunsets here.

You'll find Lake Poinsett Recreation Area at 45617 S. Poinsett Drive in Arlington.

Have you ever camped or fished at Lake Poinsett? Tell us about it!

Are you ready to explore more of South Dakota’s natural beauty? Look at these 9 hidden places that only locals know about.

Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.