Clear Lake, SD

Quick City Facts

County: Deuel
Population (2019): 1,262
Population (2010): 1,273

Data provided by US Census Bureau (2019)

Clear Lake is a rural South Dakota community with strong traditional values. Located in the heart of Deuel County, Clear Lake’s population is nearly 1,335 friendly residents and continues to grow each year. Annually the Crystal Springs Rodeo Parade is held in Clear Lake.

Recreation / Community Events

Clear Lake’s Community Center has been the site for wedding receptions, graduations, Rummage Sales, Bloodmobile, Farmer’s Appreciation, Employer/Employee Banquets, Cooperate Meetings (ITC), Pancake Feeds and Benefits. Contact the city office to schedule an event in the community.

Clear Lake has a city park with outdoor camping as well as Ulven Park by the lake. The park is a frequent stop for fishing and recreation.

Contact Information

Source: City of Clear Lake

Popular Attractions

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Brookings

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

Rapid City

Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park

Hanson-Larsen Memorial Park

Rapid City

Trailshead Lodge

Trailshead Lodge

Lead

Frontier Photo

Frontier Photo

Custer

Woolly’s Grill & Cellar

Woolly’s Grill & Cellar

Hot Springs

State Game Lodge

State Game Lodge

Custer

Skyline Wilderness Area

Skyline Wilderness Area

Rapid City

The Covered Wagon Cafe

The Covered Wagon Cafe

Murdo

Singing Horse Trading Post & Bed and Breakfast

Singing Horse Trading Post & Bed and Breakfast

Porcupine

Native West Trading Company

Native West Trading Company

Interior

Sliders Bar & Grill

Sliders Bar & Grill

Rapid City

Blacktail Horseback Tours

Blacktail Horseback Tours

Lead

Rabbit Bicycles and Black Hills Shuttle

Rabbit Bicycles and Black Hills Shuttle

Hill City

My Place Hotel

My Place Hotel

Brookings

Books n Brewz Pizzeria

Books n Brewz Pizzeria

Sioux Falls

Dempsey’s Brewery, Pub & Restaurant

Dempsey’s Brewery, Pub & Restaurant

Watertown

Cook’s Kitchen

Cook’s Kitchen

Brookings

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