Pactola Lake
West Pennington, SD
★★★★★
4.8(5 reviews)Amenities Overview
🏊Swimming
🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
⛺Camping
🅿️Parking
About Pactola Lake
Escape to Pactola Lake: Your South Dakota Adventure Awaits
Looking for a fantastic getaway near West Pennington, South Dakota? Pactola Lake is your answer. This large reservoir offers a fantastic range of activities, from swimming and sunbathing to boating and exploring the surrounding trails. Located at Pactola Lake, West Pennington, SD 57702, it consistently earns a 4.8-star rating from visitors, a testament to its charm and appeal.
Imagine yourself spending a day casting a line for bass or bluegill from the convenient dock. Swimming is popular here, with clean water and restrooms close at hand for your convenience. Boat enthusiasts will also appreciate the available dock. The lake is a great place for a relaxing boat trip.
While camping may be available (check availability!), you'll certainly find parking nearby. One recent visitor loved the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere, finding it the perfect spot to unwind and connect with nature. Another raved about the family-friendly environment and the ease of access to the water – perfect for a relaxing day with the kids.
Pactola Lake is more than just a place to swim and fish; it's a vibrant recreational hub offering a chance to experience the beauty of the Black Hills. The breathtaking scenery makes it a perfect spot for a picnic, a hike, or simply a quiet afternoon spent enjoying the tranquility of the water. So, come on down to Pactola Lake and discover for yourself what makes this South Dakota gem so special.
Detailed Information
Fishing
- Fish Species: bass, bluegill
- Facilities: dock
Swimming
- Water Conditions: clean
- Facilities: restroom
- Facilities: dock
Boating
- Facilities: dock
Reviews
- ★★★★★over 1 year agoWe had to stop as we were driving by. It's one of the most beautiful lakes I have seen. I can only imagine being able to spend the day on a boat and fish on this lake. There were quite a few people swimming. They looked like they were having a blast. The water and the surrounding views made it look so serene. The only negative was the public restrooms. They were not in the best shape. They needed a good cleaning. I would stay away from the restrooms. If the restrooms were clean, this would get five stars.
- ★★★★★over 1 year agoThe views are beautiful. Lots of fish and crawdads. We caught small bluegills and bass. It can get crowded. People swim in the coves, too. I had some people swim out right beside my bober while I was fishing off the dock.
- ★★★★★almost 3 years agoWe ended up here by mistake, and fell in love with this place . Our van got sideswiped by a truck on our way to Yellowstone and this was the nearest place to overland while we got our rear view mirror in the mail. We stayed a whole 9 days and it was magical . The water was clean the fishing was amazing and the sunsets were out of this world. We found free camping and since it was off season there wasn't many people. Beautiful!!!
- ★★★★★over 1 year agoThis is one of the most beautiful lake I have ever seen.
- ★★★★★over 6 years agoJust stopped to sight see and use the facilities on our way to Mt Rushmore. Nice picturesque lake surrounded by the Blackhills. Would like to boat and fish here...maybe next trip.