Lake Thompson, SD
AKA: Thompson Reservoir
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About Lake Thompson
The picturesque setting of Thompson Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Rocky shorelines and submerged timber create great cover for all the fish species living in Lake Thompson, a 15,000-acre lake in the east-central part of the state, at De Smet. There is a nice boat landing at Lake Thompson Public Water Access on the northwest shore, and a boat ramp at Lake Thompson State Recreation Area in the northeast corner of the lake. Campgrounds, RV hookups, nearby restaurants and lodging, are available to enhance your stay.
Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
Today's Weather & Forecast
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
436th Avenue Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off 436th Avenue, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
State Lakeside Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off 436th Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Thompson Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off 439th Avenue, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lake Thompson State Recreation Campground - 605 847-4893
North Shore Lodging and Campground - 605 690-5729
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Thompson in South Dakota.
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Lake Thompson State Recreation
21199 Flood Club Rd
Lake Preston, SD 57249
605 847-4893
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