Mina Lake Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 38 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 626-3488
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Mina Lake Recreation Area is a recreation area in Edmunds County, about 13 miles west of Aberdeen.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 38 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open. | ||
Official wording
Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily (resident) | $10 · day |
| $15 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $15 |
| Annual (resident) | $40 · year |
| $60 for nonresidents (nonresident) | $60 |
| Campsites - electrical | $30 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · night |
| Modern cabins | $150 · night |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Camping cabins: $60 per night Modern cabins: $150 per night
South Dakota park passes
- Annual park entrance license — $40 resident / $60 nonresident. Vehicle entrance to all state parks and recreation areas Details
- Daily park entrance license — $10 resident / $15 nonresident. Daily vehicle entrance Details
- Custer State Park temporary license — $25 per vehicle / $20 per motorcycle (1-7 days). Custer State Park Details
- George S. Mickelson Trail pass — $5 daily / $20 annual per person Details
From the South Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Go Outdoors South Dakota (Brandt)
- Phone
- 1.800.710.2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites 38 campsites, 1 camping cabin and 1 modern cabin | 38 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
38 campsites, 1 camping cabin and 1 modern cabin
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Modern Lodging
Modern Lodging
The modern cabin at Mina Lake offers increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Hiking, Hiking Trail(s), Paved Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoeing, Kayak Rental, Kayaking, Paddleboard Rental, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout, Fishing Pier(s), Shore Fishing Access
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
- Camping Cabin(s)
- Campsite(s)
- Fishing Pier(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Modern Cabin(s)
- Paved Trail(s)
- Showers
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 402 Park Avenue
Mina, SD 57451 - Nearest town
- Aberdeen — about 13 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.4467, -98.7408
- Phone
- (605) 626-3488
- MinaLake@state.sd.us
Entrances
- Modern Cabin Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
12 miles west of Aberdeen off US Hwy 12
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- South Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 24, 2026
- GFP 'Find a State Park' map JSON
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology