Roy Lake State Park

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Roy Lake State Park
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Location of Roy Lake State Park in South Dakota
Location Marshall, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates 45°42′34.869″N97°26′55.6902″W / 45.70968583°N 97.448802833°W / 45.70968583; -97.448802833 Coordinates: 45°42′34.869″N97°26′55.6902″W / 45.70968583°N 97.448802833°W / 45.70968583; -97.448802833
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Website Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park is a South Dakota state park in Marshall County, South Dakota in the United States. The park is divided in two sections on Roy Lake, and is open for year-round recreation including camping, beaches, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating. [1] The Roy Lake Resort & Lodge is located in the park. [2] Boat ramps are available and visitors can rent boats from the resort.

There are 100 campsites on two campgrounds and 3 cabins. [3]

The name of Roy Lake recalls an incident when a dog named Roy drowned at the lake. [4]

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References

  1. "Roy Lake State Park". South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  2. "Official site". Roy Lake Resort & Lodge. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  3. "Roy Lake State Park". Oh Ranger. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
  4. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.2. University of South Dakota. p. 65.