Sandy Shore Recreation Area is a South Dakota State Recreation Area in east-central

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, near

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. The recreation area is located on the shore of

Lake Kampeska Lake Kampeska is a inland glacial lake in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It is located west-northwest of Watertown, South Dakota and lies entirely within Codington County and the Coteau des Prairies. The lake is naturally shaped and the most urba ...

, a 5,250-acre (21 km2) inland

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. Within the recreation area is a beach, boat ramp, 17-site campground and canoe/kayak rentals. At 19 acres in size, it is South Dakota's smallest state park.

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Sandy Shore Recreation Area, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
Protected areas of Codington County, South Dakota Protected areas of South Dakota State parks of South Dakota {{SouthDakota-geo-stub

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