Roy Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 101 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gfp.sd.gov(605) 910-4521
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Roy Lake State Park is a 1,726-acre park in Marshall County, about 16 miles east of Britton.
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 101 campsites (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 |
| Campsites - non-electrical | $16 · night |
| Camping cabins | $60 · night |
| Modern cabins | $120 · night |
| Suites | $120 · night |
Official wording
Daily: $10 for residents $15 for nonresidents Annual: $40 for residents $60 for nonresidents Campsites - electrical: $30 per night Campsites - non-electrical: $16 per night Camping cabins: $60 per night Modern cabins: $120-150 per night Suites: $120-175 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 2 campgrounds with 101 campsites, 3 camping cabins, 6 modern cabins, and 6 suites. | 101 | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
2 campgrounds with 101 campsites, 3 camping cabins, 6 modern cabins, and 6 suites.
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 lodging accommodations at Roy Lake offer increased comforts in an outdoor setting any time of the year.
It is important to park users that they supply their own bed lines and bathroom products prior to arrival. Park staff do not provided bedding of any kind, food, or bath towels.
For questions regarding modern lodging please call the Roy Lake State Park Office at 605.910.4521.
Things to do
BikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingGolfDisc golfFishingGeocachingPicnickingWinter sportsSwimmingCamping
Trails
Biking (on trails), Hiking, Biking Trail(s), Hiking Trail(s), TRACK Trail(s)
Swimming
Swimming, Swim Beach(es)
Boating and paddling
Boating, Canoe Rental, Canoeing, Kayak Rental, Kayaking, Paddleboard Rental, Paddleboarding, Boat Ramp(s)
Fishing
Fishing, Fishing Pole Checkout, Fish Cleaning Station(s), 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
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- Campsite(s)
- Fish Cleaning Station(s)
- Flush Toilets
- Group Picnic Shelter(s)
- Playground(s)
- Showers
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 11545 Northside Drive
Lake City, SD 57247 - Nearest town
- Britton — about 16 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.7097, -97.4488
- Phone
- (605) 910-4521
- RoyLake@state.sd.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
3 miles southwest of Lake City off SD Hwy 10
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
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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