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    Popular lake in Custer State Park.
    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Incredibly beautiful lake, nice trail around for a stroll, about 1 mile

    We went here after seeing it was voted the most beautiful lake in South Dakota. Definitely a beautiful lake, well maintained day use areas. We plan on going back as often as we can. Really pretty rock formations all around this area.

    Thank Alan N
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wish it was warmer

    We visited in October and it was ~20 degrees. This lake was gorgeous and I wish we had visited during warmer months where we could have truly enjoyed it. Instead, we just stopped for photos.

    Thank Mindy M
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Lovely spot for a wedding

    Enjoyed a beautiful (although chilly) afternoon at the lake as a part of a wedding. What a gorgeous venue!

    Thank Kim H
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Wow

    This is a wonderful place, and it was so peaceful when we were there. Wildlife and sceenery was just amazing.

    Thank Torunn F
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best kayaking

    Beautiful little lake for kayaking. The stone formations in the lake are beautiful. Quiet little place in the park . Good family fun or couples get away .

    Thank mail4jo40
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Trail Around the Lake

    Sylvan Lake is very scenic lake with large granite formations rising from the water's edge. There is an easy one mile loop trail around the lake with a net elevation gain of only 100 feet. We only walked around half the trail and doubled back...More

    Thank adventurer1234
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    GORGEOUS!

    This lake is part of Custer State Park, just a little distance away from the main area. It is BEAUTIFUL here...pristine, quiet. There is a trail (1 mile) around the lake that has some steps and a place for you to climb on the rocks....More

    Thank Lisa D
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Another beauty

    Came across this scenic area after the Needles Hwy drive was coming to an end. Gorgeous and you will want to take a couple pictures.

    Thank alanvoetsch
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Gorgeous lake

    Found this lake driving through Custer Park, we walked around entire lake with beautiful scenery at every turn

    Thank 68gogirl
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Beautiful lake with beautiful rock formations.

    We enjoy hiking around the lake. Our grandchildren love climbing on the rocks. We often take longer hikes in trails behind the loop trail for some incredible views. The kids love to cool down in the lake after our hike. Visiting Sylvan Lake is one...More

    Thank 1Laura
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    david r
    August 25, 2018|
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    Response from somanyfoods | Reviewed this property |
    The trails I know about are hiking/walking types. I don’t know if you can ride bicycle on The Harney Peak Trail as most of it is a wider path until you get to the top. There are several good hikes from Sylvan Lake, ask... More
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    Response from fnuss1 | Reviewed this property |
    Gym shoes will work.
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    Lisa R
    July 6, 2018|
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    Response from gratefultravelgal82 | Reviewed this property |
    $20 for a day pass! Not too sure on dogs? I believe you can’t have them on the beach, but I would check the Custer State Park website. 🙂
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