Roy Lake State Park, State park in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States.
Roy Lake State Park is a recreation area in two separate sections with sandy beaches, boat ramps, and trails across South Dakota's natural landscape. The park provides access to the lake and surrounding forests with different ways to explore the outdoors.
Roy Lake State Park lies three miles southwest of Lake City in Marshall County, South Dakota. The lake's name may recall a dog named Roy that drowned there, or an early pioneer family called the Roys or Rois. The park is divided into two sections on the lake and is open year-round for camping, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating.
The name Roy Lake may recall a dog named Roy that drowned in the lake, or it may come from an early pioneer family called the Roys or Rois. The sources leave the origin open, so both explanations circulate locally.
Roy Lake State Park lies three miles southwest of Lake City in Marshall County, South Dakota, and is open year-round for camping, swimming, fishing, hiking and boating. Its two sections sit on Roy Lake, so check which section holds the facilities you want before arriving.
The park lies three miles southwest of Lake City in Marshall County and is split into two sections on Roy Lake. Its name may recall a dog named Roy that drowned in the lake, or an early pioneer family called Roy or Roi.
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