Roy Lake State Park
| Roy Lake State Park | |
| South Dakota State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Location | Lake City, South Dakota |
| - coordinates | 45°42′34.869″N 97°26′55.6902″W / 45.70968583°N 97.448802833°WCoordinates: 45°42′34.869″N 97°26′55.6902″W / 45.70968583°N 97.448802833°W |
  Location of Roy Lake State Park in South Dakota | |
| 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 which drowned at the lake.[4]
References
- ↑ "Roy Lake State Park". South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "Official site". Roy Lake Resort & Lodge. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ "Roy Lake State Park". Oh Ranger. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.2. University of South Dakota. p. 65.
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