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Local favourite lake · Codington, South Dakota

Smith Lake

Smith Lake is a lake in Codington, South Dakota.

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Smith Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Smith Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Smith Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.97062, -97.24179. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Smith Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Smith Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Smith Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Smith Lake?

    Nearby: Chain of Lakes (lake, 3 km), Lake Kampeska (lake, 7 km), Sandy Shore State Recreation Area (sanctuary, 11 km), Medicine Lake (lake, 11 km), Dry Lake State Public Shooting Area (lake, 13 km), Bramble Park (park, 14 km).