Lake Cochrane Recreation Area

Nestled between Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver is an 88-acre playground for campers, anglers, boaters and those who simply enjoy the outdoors. Both the quality of the park and the clear, spring-fed lake bring people to this area. Lake Cochrane was named for the area's first homesteader, Byron J. Cochrane, who settled on the south side of the lake in 1872. The area's rich farmlands and attractive setting soon attracted other homesteaders.
Restrictions / Safety
Lake Cochrane Recreation Area
3454 Edgewater Drive
Gary, SD 57237
605.882.5200
Email: LakeCochrane@state.sd.us
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 44.714191
Long: -96.478932
Activities
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Lodging Info
Facilities / Services
- Beach
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Camping cabins
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Electric campsites
- Fishing Pole Checkout
- Flush toilets/showers
- Game Checkout
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Vault toilets
FISHING
Fishing License Required
- Walleye
- Northern Pike
- Bluegill
- Perch
- Bass
ADA / Accessible
- Campsite (3E)
- Camping Cabin (#1)
- Picnic Shelter

