We kayaked Sheridan Lake July 4th weekend and it was so much fun. There was such an abundance of wildlife everywhere you looked. What I really like about Sheridan Lake is all the coves it has where you can sneak away from the larger boats, waves, and people and have the lake to yourself for a while. The turtles, herons, ducks, geese, and fish also like these small hideaways.
Sheridan Lake is located just west of Rapid City, South Dakota. The lake is about 375 acres and offers two swimming beaches, a marina, two campgrounds, and plenty of fishing, picnic areas, and hiking opportunities.
Found so many turtles everywhere you looked - six right here.
Ducks didn’t seem to mind me.
Lots of Canadian geese.
Here we have ducks and turtles enjoying the day together.
See the heron in the tree.
We kayaked most of the lake. It takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on your shape and how many stops you take along the way.
Nice beach to get out and take a break.
These are all the things I found in the lake for the day, even including a driver’s license which I returned to the owner.