If you’re looking for a great place to plan your next day trip, consider Lake Poinsett Recreation Area. There’s something for everyone at this beautiful place – check it out!

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area has so many activities - there’s something for everyone.

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There are plenty of cool shade trees and grass.

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It’s a great place for families to gather together for fun and bonding.

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Play a round or two of disc golf.

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Enjoy a rousing game of beach volleyball.

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Fish from the shore…

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…or take your boat out on the lake. Lake Poinsett has walleye, bass, perch, northern pike and bullheads.

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The fish cleaning station comes in handy after you land that big fish and want to cook it up for dinner.

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And of course, you can enjoy waterskiing and playing on personal watercraft.

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Take a stroll along the Poinsett Potpourri Trail.

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The one-mile trail takes you through a wooded area, across a grassy meadow and along the swimming beach.

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Stay overnight at the campground.

Lake Poinsett Recreation Area/Facebook The campground has 108 RV sites with full or partial shade, plus another 4 tent sites. Click here for a photo and specific information about every campsite.

Or choose one of the three rustic cabins.

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Cabins sleep 4-5 people and have electricity, heating and air conditioning.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks The cost for cabins is just $40-$50 per night. You’ll need to reserve your cabin in advance. Click here for more information.

You can’t beat the sunsets here.

David Negstad/flickr Once you witness this beauty, you’ll never want to leave.

You’ll find Lake Poinsett Recreation Area at 45617 S. Poinsett Drive in Arlington.

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Have you ever camped or fished at Lake Poinsett? Tell us about it!

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Click here for the disc golf map.

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Click here for the trail map and description.

The campground has 108 RV sites with full or partial shade, plus another 4 tent sites. Click here for a photo and specific information about every campsite.

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The cost for cabins is just $40-$50 per night. You’ll need to reserve your cabin in advance. Click here for more information.

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Once you witness this beauty, you’ll never want to leave.

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Click here for the map and directions.

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