Mina Lake Recreation Area - South Dakota

Park Overview

Nestled along the wooded shores of Mina Lake, Mina Recreation Area is a water-lover's haven with plenty of room for boating, fishing and swimming. When you leave the water, a spacious campground, hiking trail, and several picnic areas provide hours of family fun.

History

Minawas one of the first man-made lakes in northeast South Dakota. Its beginning dates back to the 1930s, when area residents sought relief from years of drought.

In 1934, the Mina Dam was completed and the lake was named Shake Maza, a Lakota word for "shaped like a horseshoe." The name never quite caught-on, however, and it was later renamed in honor of a railroad president's daughter.

Facilities/Services

Beach - Boat Ramp - Campground - Camping cabins - Drinking water - Dump station - Fishing Dock - Flush toilets/showers - Game Checkout - Lodge - Picnic Shelter - Playground - Vault toilets

Fishing

Fishing License Required

Walleye - Northern Pike - Perch - Bass - Bullhead

Contact

Email: MinaLake@state.sd.us

Directions

Northeastern South Dakota: 11 miles W of Aberdeen off US Hwy 12

Area Attractions

Richmond Lake Recreation Area - Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Samuel H. Ordway Prairie

In Aberdeen:

Storybook Land - Dacotah Prairie Museum

Nearest Town

Aberdeen

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