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About Clear Lake, SD

Clear Lake is a small farming town of about 1,300 people in eastern South Dakota, just 15 miles from the Minnesota border. US Highway 212 runs right through town, connecting east to the Twin Cities and west to Watertown. The community sits on rolling prairie around a 640-acre natural lake that's remarkably clear and draws anglers from across the region.

Where is Clear Lake, SD on the map?

Clear Lake, SD is in United States, at 44.764, -96.677 - about 38 km west of Canby, MN.

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What is the closest airport to Clear Lake, SD?

The closest airport to Clear Lake, SD is Watertown Regional Airport, 50 km (about 41 min by car).

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