Richmond Lake Recreation Area is a South Dakota state recreation area north of Aberdeen, centered on a broad prairie lake. It is the area's strongest outdoor escape for boating, fishing, camping, and relaxed time away from town.
For travelers, the lake is most useful in warm weather or as part of a regional road trip. It is not an urban landmark, but it provides a clear nature-and-water option in a part of the state where distances between outdoor stops can be large.