Sylvan Lake Campground (Custer State Park)

State: South Dakota

Short Name: Sylvan Lake Campground

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 39

Rich in history and natural beauty, Sylvan Lake holds the designation as Custer State Park’s crown Jewel. The lake was created in 1881 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch. In 1921, this unique lake became a part of the newly-created Custer State Park.