Lake Poinsett State Park

Lake Poinsett State Park is a public state park in South Dakota near Arlington in Brookings County. Spanning 132 acres and established in 1963, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Lake Poinsett State Park is located near Arlington, South Dakota. The park’s coordinates are 35.5325, -90.6872.

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Lake Poinsett State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in South Dakota. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in South Dakota guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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