Lake Poinsett Recreation Area

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area Lake Poinsett Recreation Area is located 15 miles north of Arlington, SD. Secretary of War. The party camped on the north side of Lake Poinsett.
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One of the largest lakes in the state, Lake Poinsett was named after Joel Poinsett who served as U.S. He was instrumental in promoting the expedition of Joseph Nicollet and John Fremont who first explored the region in 1838. Today, the lakeshore still provides excellent camping opportunities, as well as many other recreational activities.

Join us this weekend for our Labor Day weekend program!
09/04/2026

Join us this weekend for our Labor Day weekend program!

Time is running out on the disc golf challenge!
09/02/2026

Time is running out on the disc golf challenge!

Looking ahead to fall? Now’s a great time to plan your cozy cabin getaway! 🏠 Whether you’re gearing up for fall hunting ...
08/29/2026

Looking ahead to fall? Now’s a great time to plan your cozy cabin getaway! 🏠 Whether you’re gearing up for fall hunting or just looking to enjoy the autumn colors and crisp air, our cabins make the perfect base. 🍁

Reminder - we keep our water running and comfort stations operational until the temperatures drop below freezing. Book early and get ahead of the fall rush!

Gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or call 1-800-710-2267

Join us this weekend to learn more about disc golf and the Lake Poinsett Recreation Area disc golf course!
08/27/2026

Join us this weekend to learn more about disc golf and the Lake Poinsett Recreation Area disc golf course!

We have a few tent campsites available for Labor Day! Book a campsite today before they are gone by visiting gooutdoorss...
08/25/2026

We have a few tent campsites available for Labor Day! Book a campsite today before they are gone by visiting gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267.

Join us for our weekend program!
08/20/2026

Join us for our weekend program!

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area has many campsites available right on the lake! This means you can swim, fish, and boat ri...
08/18/2026

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area has many campsites available right on the lake! This means you can swim, fish, and boat right outside your camper!

Book your reservation today by visiting gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267.

Summer is not over! Book your campsite today by visiting gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267.
08/11/2026

Summer is not over! Book your campsite today by visiting gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267.

Test out your tree identification skills while exploring our trails!
08/11/2026

Test out your tree identification skills while exploring our trails!

You're looking at our camper of the week! This lucky camper walked away with a goodie bag full of awesome items from Bac...
08/07/2026

You're looking at our camper of the week! This lucky camper walked away with a goodie bag full of awesome items from Back Alley Meats and Maynards of Arlington! Want a chance at a goodie bag? Choose us for your next mid-week camping stay!

Book a reservation by visiting gooutdoorssouthdakota.com or by calling 1-800-710-2267!

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45617 S Poinsett Drive
Arlington, SD
57212

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