Lake Alvin Recreation Area
South Dakota State Recreation Area
Lake Alvin Recreation Area entrance fee
Daily: $10 for residents; $15 for nonresidents · Annual: $40 for residents; $60 for nonresidents
Lake Alvin Recreation Area hours
Year-round.
Hours as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lake Alvin Recreation Area
Lake Alvin is a 105-acre no-wake lake behind a dam on Nine Mile Creek, named for Alvin Dempewolf, a Harrisburg soldier lost overseas. This day-use area centers on its swim beach, fishing pier and boat ramp.
Things to do
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More South Dakota state parks with swimming
Facility hours
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.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by SD Game, Fish and Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone605-987-2263
Address27225 480th Avenue, Harrisburg, SD 57032
🎒 Gear up for Lake Alvin Recreation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Trail cameras
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Spotting scopes
- Bird guides
- Hunting binoculars
- Quick-dry towels
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