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BEAR GULCH

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Overview This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with up to 40 people,…

Bismarck Lake

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Bismarck Lake is a campground in South Dakota, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 43.776, -103.515. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reservat…

Bismark Lake

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Overview Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreat…

Black Fox Campground

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The Black Fox Campground has nine camp sites.  Restroom facilities are available. The campground is in a remote location within a spruce forest on South Fork Rapid Creek.  The Black Fox Botanical Area…

Boxelder Forks Campground

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Overview Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorize…

Cedar Pass Campground

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Overview Surrounded by the vast, open prairie and featuring expansive views of the Badlands, Cedar Pass Campground is a great base camp from which to explore Badlands National Park. Featuring 96 sites…

Central Hills - Rapid City

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The Mystic Ranger District is located in the central portion of the Black Hills National Forest and has an office south of Rapid City, SD.

Cold Brook Campground

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Overview Located less than 1 mile north of Hot Springs, South Dakota sits one of the area's most perferred campgrounds. At the south end of Cold Brook Campground sits Cold Brook Lake, a popular destin…

COMANCHE PARK

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Overview Situated in an open Ponderosa pine forest 6.5 miles west of Custer, South Dakota, Comanche Park Campground is a campground for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the southern Black…

COOK LAKE REC AREA

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Overview Situated in a heavily forested area adjacent to Cook Lake, this campground is a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming. So…

COTTONWOOD (NE)

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Overview Cottonwood Recreation Area is located just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake along the western shore of Lake Yankton. The numerous outdoor recreational opportunities attra…

Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter

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Overview Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is located near Lake Yankton in Cottonwood Day Use Area.  Recreation Horse shoe pits, a disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, and a playground all sit next to …

Cottonwood Springs Campground

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Overview Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs, SD is a hidden gem of a campground. Cottonwood Springs Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground tucked away in the southern part of the Black Hills…

Dalton Lake Campground

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Overview Dalton Lake Campground sits next to the 2.8 acre Dalton Lake and offers nearby access to fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a variety of motorized recreation opportunities. Explore…

Downstream Area

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Downstream Area is a campground in South Dakota, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 44.4302, -100.3881. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and rese…

DUTCHMAN

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Overview Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation an…

Elk Mountain Campground

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Overview Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These c…

Ft. Meade Horse Camp

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Alkali Creek Horsecamp (11 acres) contains six fee camping units, restrooms, water, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and horse tie lines. Alkali Creek Horsecamp is open from May 15 to September 30.…

Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter

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Overview The Gavins Point Overlook Shelter sits on the south side of the Missouri River above Gavins Point Dam. Recreation Activities near the shelter include, horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court,…

Grizzly Bear Campground

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Overview This campground lies beneath a canopy of oak and Ponderosa pine on the banks of Grizzly Creek. The site has retained much of its original Civilian Conservation Corps character, and offers vis…

HORSETHIEF LAKE CAMPGROUND

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Overview Located 10 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Horsethief Lake Campground is a delightful setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. This campg…

Indian Memorial

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Indian Memorial is a campground in South Dakota, the United States, managed by Recreation.gov. Located at coordinates 45.5703, -100.485. Visit recreation.gov for current rates, availability, and reser…

IRON CREEK HORSE CAMP

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Overview Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek Horse Camp offers a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Southeastern South Dakota's Black Hills National…

LEFT TAILRACE

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Overview Left Tailrace Campgound at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Big Bend Project, sits on the shore of Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River below Big Bend Dam. Just upstream of Left Tailrace…

NEBRASKA TAILWATERS

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Overview Nebraska Tailwaters Campground is nestled along the Nebraska bank of the Missouri River, is a fun-filled camping destination just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. The 31…

Northern Hills-Spearfish

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The Northern Hills Ranger District covers the northern portion of the Black Hills on the South Dakota side. Spearfish has nearby access to over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, groomed and ungroomed cr…

OREVILLE CAMPGROUND

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Overview Located 4 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Oreville Campground is a delightful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. The sites are nestle…

Pactola Reservoir Campground

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Overview This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and wa…

ROUBAIX LAKE

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Overview Roubaix Campground is tucked into a grove of Ponderosa pines along its namesake lake. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non motorized boating and paddling, campsites are dispers…

Sage Creek Campground

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Sage Creek Campground is a primitive campground. There is no charge to stay here and camping is available on a first come first serve basis. The campground rarely fills to capacity.

SHERIDAN LAKE

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Overview This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead…

SHERIDAN NORTH COVE GRP CG

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Overview Sheridan North Cove Group Campground, in a forest of Ponderosa pine is along the north shore of Sheridan Lake. This is an ideal setting for large groups and gatherings. Lake views and access …

Southern Hills - Custer

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The Hell Canyon Ranger District is located in the southern third of the Black Hills National Forest, with offices in both Newcastle, WY and Custer, SD.

SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN

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Overview Summit Ridge Cabin is located near the border of Wyoming in Southwestern South Dakota on the Black Hills National Forest, providing a perfect setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxat…

SUNDANCE

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Overview Located at the foothills of Bear Lodge Mountain Range, Sundance Horse Camp is a favorite among horse enthusiasts. It makes an ideal base for enjoying recreation and relaxation in Black Hills …

WHITETAIL

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Overview Whitetail Campground is located above Deerfield Reservoir at 6,000 feet, an ideal setting for guests seeking summer climate relief, recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. S…

WILLOW CREEK HORSE CAMP

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Overview This horse camp is nestled at the confluence of Willow Creek and Palmer Creek near the Black Elk Wilderness area of the Black Hills National Forest. From this campground, hikers and horseback…

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