Pickerel Lake Boat Ramp provides public access to one of South Dakota's deepest natural lakes (981 acres, 41 feet deep) with multiple ramp locations available within the Pickerel Lake Recreation Area's East and West units.

The recreation area offers comprehensive amenities including boat rentals (canoes, kayaks, paddleboards), fish cleaning stations, parking, and nearby camping facilities.

Note that zebra mussels are present in the lake; visitors should clean, drain, and dry equipment between uses.