Black Hills Swimming

You can find all sizes and shapes of lakes in the Black Hills of South Dakota. These areas have great beauty. Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake are two of the largest lakes and provide areas for all types of water activities which include everything from canoeing to water-skiing, fishing & swimming, camping, picnicking, and hiking. At these two recreational sites, you will find at least 200 individual campsites and six group campsites. There are three beaches which are great for swimming.

The beaches provide a great way to cool down when temperatures rise. Each beach also has tables and grills so that you can enjoy a great summer day.

If you'd rather do your swimming in a man-made structure, there are numerous pools and attractions that you can enjoy. A major Black Hills attraction since 1890 are warm geothermal pools located in Hot Springs, South Dakota. There are indoor pools, outdoor pools, kiddie pools and three slides.

Nearly every lodging facility also has a heated pool - rather indoors or outdoors - and accompanying hot tubs, saunas and spas.