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Legion Lake

Custer, SD
Ranked #8 of 22 attractions in Custer
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Mountain biking, Fishing
Description: A recreational and beach area.
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Luray, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We went Kayaking at Legion Lake and enjoyed every minute. It was a beautiful and quiet place to relax. Our cabin sat at the top of Legion Lake for a beautiful setting. More

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Vermillion, South Dakota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

My family and I always stay at Legion Lake Campground when we go to the hills. I recommend it. It's beautiful, has trails, fishing, and paddleboats. Canoes, and a beach. A lodge and gift shop. It's pretty much everything you could ask for, right next to the campground. It's great. You can actually go climb this rock pictured. People used... More

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Rapid City, South Dakota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

So absolutely beautiful. Custer State Park is just gorgeous More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Paddleboats, little store, fun, gorgeous scenery-as with all lakes in the Black HIlls. More

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Belle Fourche, South Dakota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Mother nature could of made it better but for a man made lake this quaint, cozy lake is just the right size for cruizing around on a paddle boat, canoe, or one of those 3-wheel pontoon bicycles, or just having a delicious meal on the lodges deck. Awesome for any movie back drop.. More

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South Dakota
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Pretty little lake - access to some great backcountry hikes - watch for buffalo! More

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Longmont, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

My favorite in CSP. There are just 17 sites. The big-rig owners are good about shutting down generators for the night. This place tends to attract fewer of the party-all-night crowd and more of the marshmallow-roasting family-types. There's a general store, a (VERY basic) restaurant, and a small pond for wading, swimming and paddle-boating across the road. Two trails pass... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

Newly renovated cabins, friendly and helpful staff, quiet, peaceful, easy access to all the area has to offer. More

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Chicago
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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On a road trip from Chicago we stayed at the Legion Lake Lodge @ Custer State Park and really enjoyed it. Bison literally outside our cabin in the morning. The breakfast for me, my wife and two boys was awesome. The menu is small, but outstanding. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, hash browns. This was the best breakfast we had on... More

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Chicago, IL
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2010

Legion Lake is the most casual of the Custer State Park resorts -- and it fit our family's lifestyle perfectly. The one bedroom cabin with kitchenette was newly remodeled with a small fridge, microwave, toaster, sink and two burner stove. There was a lovely bedroom with windows on 3 sides, overlooking the woods and lake, while another bed was off... More

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