Lake Poinsett Recreation Area offers a convenient boat ramp for accessing the 16-mile shoreline of Lake Poinsett, one of South Dakota's largest lakes.

The recreation area provides excellent amenities including 107 electrical campsites, a dump station, showers, and a visitor center, making it an ideal base for fishing and paddling enthusiasts.

Located 14 miles northeast of Arlington off US Highway 81, the area is open year-round with vault toilets available even during winter months when other facilities may be closed.