Glacial Lakes
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Countryside and towns · South Dakota · 32k people
Glacial Lakes
Where the prairie meets a thousand lakes
Glacial bluePrairie goldMeadow green
Welcome to the Glacial Lakes, where the water is clear and the people are friendly. Whether you're here for the fishing, the hunting, or just to enjoy the small-town pace, you'll find a community that knows how to relax. Come sit by the lake and stay a while.
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The room
One room for everyone around Glacial Lakes. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Glacial Lakes. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Waubay National Wildlife Refuge Wetlands and prairie habitat for migratory birds
- Sica Hollow State Park Scenic wooded ravine with hiking trails
- Big Stone Lake Large lake on the MN-SD border, great for fishing
- Lake Traverse Historic waterway and walleye fishing spot
- Roy Lake State Park Campgrounds and beach on a clear glacial lake
- Hartford Beach State Park Sandy beach and picnic area on Big Stone Lake
- Outdoors Fishing for walleye and perch on the glacial lakes
- Outdoors Hunting pheasants and waterfowl in the fall
- With kids Swimming and picnicking at Hartford Beach State Park
- With kids Attending county fairs with carnival rides
- Evenings Small-town taverns with live music on weekends
- Evenings Summer concerts in the park
- Locals love Lakeside campgrounds
- Locals love Small-town cafes
Through the year
- Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Wacipi August Annual powwow with dancing, drumming, and food
- Grant County Fair July Livestock shows, carnival, and local exhibits
- Day County Fair July Family fun with 4-H, rides, and demolition derby
- Marshall County Fair July Traditional county fair with agriculture and entertainment
- Deuel County Fair July Small-town fair with carnival and local food
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: Late spring through early fall
Talk like a local
- “East River”
- The eastern half of South Dakota
- “the lakes”
- The glacial lakes region
- “cabin”
- A vacation home on a lake
- “chislic”
- Cubed, grilled meat, a local favorite
Getaways
- Watertown Largest nearby city with shops and the Bramble Park Zoo
- Morris College town with the Stevens County Fair
- Montevideo Chippewa River and historic downtown
- Brookings Home of South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Art Museum
Local flavour
Rooting for Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, South Dakota State Jackrabbits, University of South Dakota Coyotes
Eat and drink
- Chislic Cubed, seasoned meat (often beef or lamb) deep-fried and served with saltine crackers.
- Walleye Fresh from the glacial lakes, often pan-fried.
- Pheasant A classic game bird, hunted and served in many local dishes.
- Kuchen A German-Russian pastry with fruit or custard, a nod to the region's heritage.
- Indian tacos Frybread topped with taco fixings, a staple at powwows and local gatherings.
Where people go
- Glacial lakes The defining feature—hundreds of lakes carved by glaciers, perfect for fishing, boating, and swimming.
- Waubay National Wildlife Refuge A haven for migratory birds and a place of quiet beauty.
- Sica Hollow State Park A wooded ravine with legends and hiking trails, a local gem.
- Small-town main streets Grain elevators, cafes, and friendly faces—the heart of each community.
- Grain elevators Towering symbols of the agricultural landscape.
- Hunting and fishing lodges Places to gather for pheasant hunts or ice fishing.
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Nearby
Every areaWatertownSouth DakotaWhere the prairie meets the lakesMorrisMinnesotaPrairie skies, glacial lakes, and small-town heart.MontevideoMinnesotaWhere the prairie meets the Minnesota RiverBrookingsSouth DakotaPrairie spirit, Jackrabbit heart.MarshallMinnesotaWhere the prairie meets the skyWahpetonNorth DakotaWhere the prairie meets the Red RiverAlexandriaMinnesotaWhere every day is a lake day.WillmarMinnesotaSmall-town charm, endless lake views.
Roberts, Grant, Day, Marshall and Deuel counties, SD. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.