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Review:
Pelican Lake State Recreation Area is an area of outstanding beauty that offers a wealth of recreational activities for the whole family. Located seven miles southwest of Watertown, the tranquil Pelican Lake features shady areas with picnic sites, a sandy beach for sunbathing and swimming, prairie trails and a boat dock. Water-based activities include swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, and water-skiing, and over five miles of prairie trails hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and cross-country skiers. Campsites have camping pads with electricity and water hook-ups, as well as overnight cabins, and the park is located in a prime pheasant hunting area. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and ice skating, and snowmobiling. Other facilities include an archery range, basketball courts, horseshoes, canoe and kayak rentals, and soccer pitches.
17450 450th Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201, Phone: 605-882-5200
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