Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
Known for its clear waters and abundant fish, Lake Vermillion Recreation Area is a popular area among fishermen, boaters and swimmers. During the fall, sportsmen can find waterfowl and upland game within minutes from the park. This 512-acre reservoir is located 27 miles west of Sioux Falls.
History
Lake Vermillion was created by impounding waters from the east fork of the Vermillion River in 1958. The river itself was first noted on an 1801 map by a French trapper who called it Otter Stream.
The word vermillion means vivid red color. Some say the stream got its name from the outcropping of red quartzite along its bank.
Restrictions / Safety
Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
26140 451st Ave.
Canistota, SD 57012
605.296.3643
Email: LakeVermillion@state.sd.us
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 43.594764
Long: -97.185172
Activities
Lodging Info
Facilities / Services
- Beach
- Bicycle rentals
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Camping cabins
- Canoe/kayak rentals
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Electric campsites
- Fish cleaning station
- Fishing dock
- Fishing pole checkout
- Flush toilets/showers
- Game checkout
- Paddleboard rentals
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Ski beach
- Vault toilets
Fishing
Fishing License Required
- Walleye
- Northern Pike
- Crappie
- Blue gill
ADA / Accessible
- Camping Sites (1E, 63E)
- Camping Cabins (1, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Picnic Shelter
- Fishing Dock