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

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Redfield

Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism Association

Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism Association

Watertown

Verendrye Museum

Verendrye Museum

Fort Pierre

Sliders Bar & Grill

Sliders Bar & Grill

Rapid City

Wonderland Cave

Wonderland Cave

Nemo

Antique Gallery Mall

Antique Gallery Mall

Brookings

One-Legged Pheasant Brewery

One-Legged Pheasant Brewery

Aberdeen

Black Hills Caverns

Black Hills Caverns

Rapid City

Wylie Thunder Road

Wylie Thunder Road

Aberdeen

The Prairie Mermaid Boutique

The Prairie Mermaid Boutique

Brookings

Prairie Village

Prairie Village

Madison

McClelland’s Steakhouse

McClelland’s Steakhouse

Fort Pierre

Beef Jerky Outlet

Beef Jerky Outlet

Hill City

Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage

Shakespeare Garden & Anne Hathaway Cottage

Wessington Springs

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum & East Sioux Falls Historic Site

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum & East Sioux Falls Historic Site

Sioux Falls

Dinosaur Park

Dinosaur Park

Rapid City

Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn

Custer

Valley View Country Club

Valley View Country Club

Sisseton

Great Faces. Great Places.

South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!

Badlands

Western South Dakota

Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.

CENTRAL REGION

This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US. 

Eastern Region

The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.