PIERRE — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks announced the closure of an additional body of water on Monday. McCook Lake, in southeast South Dakota, is closed to boats due to flooding.
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PIERRE — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks announced the closure of an additional body of water on Monday. McCook Lake, in southeast South Dakota, is closed to boats due to flooding. McCook Lake has been added to the list of no boating lakes, which is now in effect on the waters of:
Per Gov. Kristi Noem's declaration, GFP Secretary Kevin Robling will to add to, delete or modify boating restrictions for any bodies of water similarly affected in South Dakota. No-wake zone added to Lake CampbellIn addition to the above closed waterbodies, a no-wake zone has been added to Lake Campbell in Brookings County. The no-wake zone was enacted as the water levels are currently over the ordinary high-water mark and there is floating debris across the water body. The no-wake zone will protect public health, safety, and private property. State park closures and updatesGFP park staff are currently working to maintain as much access to South Dakota state parks as possible. Beaver Creek Recreation Area is currently closed, as the county road to access the park is closed in both directions. The area will reopen once the road is able to be reopened. The visitor center at Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve is currently closed due to no power or water. Park staff are currently assessing forecast models and preparing for potential additional flooding. Lake Herman State Park currently has standing water over the lower campground area. Park staff are working to notify incoming campers regarding their reservations. A small amount of water is currently over the entrance road, and visitors are encouraged to exercise caution when in the park. Additional parks in southeast South Dakota also have some level of flooding occurring over trails and/or secondary roads. Visitors are encouraged to contact their local park office for any questions they may have regarding access to their favorite park. The Outdoor Campus Sioux Falls was also closed Monday, as Sertoma Park is currently closed to the public. Individuals are encouraged to stay up to date on all updates by following the GFP Facebook page, as well as their local park Facebook pages. |