South Dakota Sylvan Lake State Park

Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch Creek. The lake area offers picnic places, rock climbing, small rental boats, swimming, and hiking trails. It is also popular as a starting point for excursions to Black Elk Peak and …
Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch Creek. The lake area offers picnic places, rock climbing, small rental boats, swimming, and hiking trails. It is also popular as a starting point for excursions to Black Elk Peak and The Needles. A hotel was operated on the shore of the lake in the early 20th century.
  • Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States
  • Primary outflows: Sunday Gulch Creek
  • Basin countries: United States
  • Surface area: 17.3 acres (7.0 ha)
  • Average depth: 12.8 feet (3.9 m)
  • Max. depth: 30 feet (9.1 m)
  • Shore length: 1 mile (1.6 km)

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