Lake Cochrane Recreation Area, South Dakota

Get out your swimming outfit, because we’ve got a place for you. The Lake Cochrane Recreation Area is snuggled in between Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver, and it covers 88 acres of outdoor fun. The lake is positively delightful, with clear, spring-fed waters that are almost magnetic in their awesomeness. The boat ramp makes getting into the water easy peasy, and there’s a fishing pole checkout if you don’t have your own. There’s more to the area than water, though! The campsites are plentiful, there’s a rental cabin available, and exploring by foot or bike is always an option. There’s also a playground for the kiddos, but if you want to bust out your monkey bar moves, we’re in total support.