Lakes / South Dakota / Lakes Near Rapid City
Lakes Near Rapid City, South Dakota
14 counted South Dakota lakes sit within 60 miles of Rapid City - the largest is Belle Fourche Reservoir at 6,106.2 acres. Distances are straight-line from the city center.
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche Reservoir | Butte | 51 mi | 6,106.2 acres | - |
| Angostura Reservoir | Fall River | 54 mi | 4,752.71 acres | - |
| Pactola Reservoir | Pennington | 14 mi | 840.65 acres | - |
| Sheridan Lake | Pennington | 14 mi | 382.77 acres | - |
| Deerfield Lake | Pennington | 29 mi | 327.91 acres | - |
| Bear Butte Lake | Meade | 28 mi | 199.41 acres | - |
| Newell Lake | Butte | 53 mi | 153.39 acres | - |
| Curlew Lake | Meade | 26 mi | 152.71 acres | - |
| Stockade Lake | Custer | 26 mi | 125.28 acres | - |
| Guidinger Reservoir | Butte | 58 mi | 84.29 acres | - |
| Shearer Lake | Pennington | 51 mi | 50.16 acres | - |
| Canyon Lake | Pennington | 3 mi | 38.45 acres | - |
| Cold Brook Reservoir | Fall River | 45 mi | 32.62 acres | - |
| Tisdale Lake | Meade | 29 mi | 27.68 acres | - |
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset lake data; lake coordinates from the USGS NHD. Verified October 30, 2026.