Roy Lake State Park Explained

Roy Lake State Park
Map:USA South Dakota
Relief:1
Location:Marshall, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates:45.7097°N -97.4488°W
Governing Body:South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Website:Roy Lake State Park

Roy Lake State Park is a South Dakota state park in Marshall County, South Dakota in the United States. The park is divided in two sections on Roy Lake, and is open for year-round recreation including camping, beaches, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating.[1] The Roy Lake Resort & Lodge is located in the park.[2] Boat ramps are available and visitors can rent boats from the resort.

There are 100 campsites on two campgrounds and 3 cabins.[3]

The name of Roy Lake recalls an incident when a dog named Roy drowned at the lake.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roy Lake State Park. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks. 19 November 2015.
  2. Web site: Official site. Roy Lake Resort & Lodge. 19 November 2015.
  3. Web site: Roy Lake State Park. Oh Ranger. 19 November 2015.
  4. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. South Dakota place-names, v.2. 1940. University of South Dakota. 65.