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 is adjacent to the
campground. A snowmobile trail with a warming hut is available. The campground
is popular on weekends.

<p>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 is adjacent to the campground. A snowmobile trail with a warming hut is available. The campground is popular on weekends.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd615759" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Black Fox Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd615759.jpg"/></a></p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Black Fox Campground

## 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 and relaxation in Black Hills National
Forest.  
  
Sites in the campground are widely spaced, and a few offer wide views of the
lake. Of the 3 campgrounds in the Deerfield Recreation Area, this one is the
most RV-friendly.

## Recreation

Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages.
Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback
riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate
terrain.  
  
Open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, the 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop
Trail encircles Deerfield Lake, traversing the forested shoreline. It offers
fantastic views and opportunities for birding and picnicking.  
  
Across the lake, Deerfield Trail connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and
Pactola Reservoir. Sites including a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and
railroad grades provide visitors with a glimpse into the area's history.  
  
Deerfield Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The lake
supports populations of stocked rainbow and native brown trout.

## Facilities

Dutchman Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking
water; however, electrical hook-ups are not available. Lake access is within
walking distance. Deerfield Lake is a no wake lake.

## Natural Features

Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National
Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations,
canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes,
and unique caves.  
  
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that
are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet
above the surrounding prairie.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain,
while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles,
hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be
found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

## Nearby Attractions

Possible day trips include Custer State Park with its many buffalo and other
wildlife, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park as well as Jewel
Cave which is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It
features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some
of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world

## Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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 and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest.   <br><br>Sites in the campground are widely spaced, and a few offer wide views of the lake.  Of the 3 campgrounds in the Deerfield Recreation Area, this one is the most RV-friendly.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.<br/><br/>

Open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, the 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop Trail encircles Deerfield Lake, traversing the forested shoreline. It offers fantastic views and opportunities for birding and picnicking.<br/><br/>

Across the lake, Deerfield Trail connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and Pactola Reservoir. Sites including a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and railroad grades provide visitors with a glimpse into the area's history.<br/><br/>

Deerfield Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The lake supports populations of stocked rainbow and native brown trout.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Dutchman Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.  

The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water; however, electrical hook-ups are not available.  

Lake access is within walking distance. Deerfield Lake is a no wake lake.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves.<br/><br/>
 
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie.<br/><br/>

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies.  Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

<p>Possible day trips include Custer State Park with its many buffalo and other wildlife, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park as well as  Jewel Cave which is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world</p>

<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>No refunds will be given for weather or related events.</p>

Dutchman Campground

Deerfield Lake

Deerfield

Dutchman

**Please Note:** One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per
tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included
with the reservation fee. **Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee
that is collected at the campground.**

<p><strong>Please Note:  </strong>One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site.  Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee.  <strong> Extra vehicles will be charged a per night fee that is collected at the campground.</strong></p>

## 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. Sites in this campground are widely
spaced. Several have lake views, while others are more secluded and tucked
into ponderosa and lodgepole pine forest.

## Recreation

Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages.
Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback
riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate
terrain. The 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop Trail is open to hikers, bikers, and
horseback riders. It encircles Deerfield Lake, traversing the forested
shoreline and offering fantastic views and opportunities for birding and
picnicking. Nearby Deerfield Trail connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek
and Pactola Reservoir. Sites along the trail include a log flume, cabins,
mines, tunnels and railroad grades, providing a glimpse into the area's
history. Deerfield Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating, but it
is a no wake lake. The lake supports populations of stocked rainbow and native
brown trout.

## Facilities

Whitetail Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
Each campsite has picnic tables, and campfire rings. Electrical hook-ups are
not available. Lake access is within walking distance.

## Natural Features

Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National
Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations,
canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes,
and unique caves.  
  
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that
are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet
above the surrounding prairie.  
  
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain,
while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles,
hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be
found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It
features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some
of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world.  
  
Other possible day trips include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer
State Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Devils Tower National Monument and Wind Cave
National Park.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

## Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.   

Sites in this campground are widely spaced. Several have lake views, while others are more secluded and tucked into ponderosa and lodgepole pine forest. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.  

The 10-mile Deerfield Lake Loop Trail is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. It encircles Deerfield Lake, traversing the forested shoreline and offering 
fantastic views and opportunities for birding and picnicking.  

Nearby Deerfield Trail connects Deerfield Lake with Rapid Creek and Pactola Reservoir. Sites along the trail include a log flume, cabins, mines, tunnels and railroad grades, providing a glimpse into the area's history.  

Deerfield Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating, but it is a no wake lake. The lake supports populations of stocked rainbow and native brown trout.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Whitetail Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.  

Each campsite has picnic tables, and campfire rings. Electrical hook-ups are not available.  

Lake access is within walking distance. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves.<br/><br/>
 
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie.<br/><br/>

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies.  Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the 
largest concentrations of passageways in the world.<br/><br/> 

Other possible day trips include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Devils Tower National Monument and Wind Cave National Park.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>No refunds will be given for weather or related events.</p>

Whitetail

Deerfield Lake 1

## 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 dispersed among four loops, and many offer
lake views. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this camp remains comfortable on
hot summer days, and sites are spaced far enough apart to offer ample privacy.
This popular camp makes a great base for exploring all the activities and
attractions at the lake and in the surrounding area.

## Recreation

Robaix Lake is ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for brook
and rainbow trout. Horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle
riders have access to a 1-mile multi-use trail that leads to a network of
other trails.

## Facilities

Roubaix Lake camp offers a variety of sites. Each one contains a gravel spur,
picnic table and fire ring.  
  
Drinking water and accessible vault toilets are provided.

## Natural Features

The Black Hills in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming feature a
varied landscape of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open
grassland parks, tumbling streams and deep blue lakes. This secluded lake is
small with a shoreline that borders pine forest.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Deadwood, South Dakota, is a National Historic Landmark
with casinos, Wild West saloons, restaurants and shopping. Mount Rushmore can
be reached in under an hour.

## Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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 dispersed among four loops, and many offer lake views.  

At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this camp remains comfortable on hot summer days, and sites are spaced far enough apart to offer ample privacy. This popular
camp makes a great base for exploring all the activities and attractions at the lake and in the surrounding area.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
Robaix Lake is ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for brook and rainbow trout. Horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders have access 
to a 1-mile multi-use trail that leads to a network of other trails. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Roubaix Lake camp offers a variety of sites. Each one contains a gravel spur, picnic table and fire ring.<br/><br/> 

Drinking water and accessible vault toilets are provided. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Black Hills in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming feature a varied landscape of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland 
parks, tumbling streams and deep blue lakes.   This secluded lake is small with a shoreline that borders pine forest.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Deadwood, South Dakota, is a National Historic Landmark with casinos, Wild West saloons, restaurants and shopping. Mount Rushmore can be reached in under an hour. <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>No refunds will be given for weather or related events.</p>

Campground Entrance

Parking

Roubaix Lake

Beach Access

Beach Path

Beach

Bridge at Roubaix Lake

Sunset over Roubaix Lake

Sunset at Roubaix Lake

Wild flowers at Roubaix Lake

Picnic area

## 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 motorized and non-motorized recreation. The
Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a
beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation.
Dozens of miles of OHV trails are in close proximity to the campground.
Meanwhile, fishing access is just steps away from the campground.

## Recreation

Dozens of miles of OHV trails originate in the area. The Centennial Trail also
offers non-motorized recreation for those interested in hiking, biking or
horseback riding.

## Natural Features

The campground is tucked into the Ponderosa Pines and White Spruce along
Boxelder Creek. Boxelder Creek offers access to fishing for Rainbow Trout and
Brook Trout. The surrounding forest hosts a variety of wildlife including:
elk, deer, squirrels and a host of birds species.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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 motorized and non-motorized recreation.  The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation.  Dozens of miles of OHV trails are in close proximity to the campground.  Meanwhile, fishing access is just steps away from the campground.    </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Dozens of miles of OHV trails originate in the area. The Centennial Trail also offers non-motorized recreation for those interested in hiking, biking or horseback riding.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is tucked into the Ponderosa Pines and White Spruce along Boxelder Creek. Boxelder Creek offers access to fishing for Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. The surrounding forest hosts a variety of wildlife including: elk, deer, squirrels and a host of birds species. </p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Box Elder Creek

Boxelder Campground Map

Boxelder Forks Entrance

North Loop Campsites

Walking path bridge that connects the North and South loop

Bridge across creek

Boxelder Creek

Boxelder Forks Campground

**There is no water available at this campground.**

<p><strong>There is no water available at this campground.</strong></p>

## 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 water. Pactola Visitor Center is
located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for
conservation education and information to visitors.

## Recreation

Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages.
Visitors can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback
riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate
terrain. From Pactola Reservoir, hikers can access the 2.2-mile Osprey Trail
which includes two loop trails and a spur trail to an overlook. The trail is
named for the ospreys that are often seen in the area. Pactola Reservoir is an
ideal spot for fishing and boating. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow,
lake and brown trout as well as largemouth and rock bass, kokanee salmon and
yellow perch. Record lake trout are caught here annually, and large brown
trout find habitat in Rapid Creek above and below the reservoir.

## Facilities

Pactola Reservoir Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers,
and RVs, including several tent-only sites. Several sites have views of the
reservoir. The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets,
and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Access to the
reservoir and beach is within walking distance, and 2 boat ramps are available
on-site. A full service marina is nearby, offering basic supplies and
services. A National Forest visitor center on the south side of the dam is
open seasonally and provides visitors with information about the building of
the dam and forest management.

## Natural Features

Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National
Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations,
canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes,
and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa,"
meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising
several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Pactola Reservoir is the
largest and deepest reservoir in the Black Hills, boasting 14 miles of
shoreline and 150 foot depths on 800 acres. The Bureau of Reclamation manages
the dam and water. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate
mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and
prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other
bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and
rivers.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It
features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some
of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world. Other possible day
trips include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse
Monument, Devils Tower National Monument and Wind Cave National Park.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

## Charges & Cancellations

No refunds wil be given for weather or related events.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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 water.

Pactola Visitor Center is located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for conservation education and information to visitors.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages.  Visitors can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.  
 
From Pactola Reservoir, hikers can access the 2.2-mile Osprey Trail which includes two loop trails and a spur trail to an overlook. The trail is named 
for the ospreys that are often seen in the area.    

Pactola Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow, lake and brown trout as well as largemouth and rock bass, kokanee salmon and yellow perch. Record lake trout are caught here annually, and large brown trout find habitat in Rapid Creek above and below the reservoir. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Pactola Reservoir Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs, including several tent-only sites.  Several sites have views of the reservoir.  

The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available.  

Access to the reservoir and beach is within walking distance, and 2 boat ramps are available on-site. A full service marina is nearby, offering basic supplies and services.  

A National Forest visitor center on the south side of the dam is open seasonally and provides visitors with information about the building of the dam and forest management.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves.  
 
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie.  

Pactola Reservoir is the largest and deepest reservoir in the Black Hills, boasting 14 miles of shoreline and 150 foot depths on 800 acres. The Bureau of Reclamation manages the dam and water.   

Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies.  Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the 
largest concentrations of passageways in the world.  

Other possible day trips include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Devils Tower National Monument and Wind Cave National Park.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>No refunds wil be given for weather or related events.</p>

PACTOLA ENTRANCE SIGN

PACTOLA LAKE

PACTOLA BEACH

PACTOLA CAMPGROUND

Pactola Reservoir Campground

Construction project planned for **Loop B only** in 2026, this may impact
reservations throughout the summer. You will be notified if your reservation
changes, we recommend looking at a different loop if your dates are not
flexible. We will update Rec.gov with new information as available.

<p>Construction project planned for <strong>Loop B only</strong> in 2026, this may impact reservations throughout the summer. You will be notified if your reservation changes, we recommend looking at a different loop if your dates are not flexible. We will update Rec.gov with new information as available.</p>

## 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, there are eight individual tent sites
around a central parking area. The summers are pleasant, and the bay provides
a great way to cool off on sunny days (summer temperatures range from highs in
the mid-80s, to lows in the mid-50s). It can be reserved from Memorial Day
through Labor Day.

## Recreation

Pactola Reservoir is an 800-acre lake, great for water skiing, swimming,
fishing and even scuba diving. There is no boat ramp at the campground, but
there is a separate marina where you can rent a boat and two boat ramps nearby
on the main reservoir. Pactola Point Swim Beach, the Osprey Trail trailhead
and a visitor center are within a short drive of the site. Fishing for such
sought-after species as brown, rainbow and record lake trout is popular at the
reservoir. There is also fishing in nearby Rapid Creek.

## Facilities

Bear Gulch was formerly an eight-site single family campground, but has been
converted into a group campground available for one group reservation at a
time. It is primitive, but comfortable. There is a brand new accessible
toilet. A hand pump for drinking water is available. Six of eight sites within
the facility were originally designated for tent-only camping and still serve
that purpose with a flat area, picnic table and fire ring at each site. There
are a few places to park an RV around the central parking lot, however turning
is very tight. There is no electrical hookup. Vehicles must travel down nine
miles of dirt roads to reach the facility. Hill City is the nearest town for
additional amenities, and Rapid City is 20 miles away. There is currently
decent cell service at Bear Gulch.

## Natural Features

The campground is in a small canyon surrounded by large Ponderosa pine trees
on the southern side of the Pactola Reservoir, the largest reservoir in the
Black Hills. This canyon was cut from years of water drainage from the
surrounding mountains, forming steep slopes on either side of the road leading
to the camping area. A variety of wildlife call the Black Hills home,
including mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk and wild turkey. Osprey, also known as
fish hawks, are a bird of prey that feed on the abundant fish in the lake.

## Nearby Attractions

Bear Gulch is centrally located within the Black Hills and its many forests,
lakes, mountains and rivers and sightseeing destinations. Mount Rushmore
National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Spearfish
Canyon Scenic Byway are all under an hour away.  
  
Mount Rushmore National Memorial  
  
Custer State Park

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

## Charges & Cancellations

No refunds wll be given for weather or related events

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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, there are eight individual tent sites around a central parking area. The summers are pleasant, and the bay provides a great way to cool off on sunny days (summer temperatures range from highs in the mid-80s, to lows in the mid-50s). It can be reserved from Memorial Day through Labor Day.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Pactola Reservoir is an 800-acre lake, great for water skiing, swimming, fishing and even scuba diving. There is no boat ramp at the campground, but there is a separate marina where you can rent a boat and two boat ramps nearby on the main reservoir. Pactola Point Swim Beach, the Osprey Trail trailhead and a visitor center are within a short drive of the site. Fishing for such sought-after species as brown, rainbow and record lake trout is popular at the reservoir. There is also fishing in nearby Rapid Creek. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Bear Gulch was formerly an eight-site single family campground, but has been converted into a group campground available for one group reservation at a time. It is primitive, but comfortable. There is a brand new accessible toilet.  A hand pump for drinking water is available. Six of eight sites within the facility were originally designated for tent-only camping and still serve that purpose with a flat area, picnic table and fire ring at each site. There are a few places to park an RV around the central parking lot, however turning is very tight. There is no electrical hookup. Vehicles must travel down nine miles of dirt roads to reach the facility. Hill City is the nearest town for additional amenities, and Rapid City is 20 miles away.  There is currently decent cell service at Bear Gulch.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is in a small canyon surrounded by large Ponderosa pine trees on the southern side of the Pactola Reservoir, the largest reservoir in the Black Hills. This canyon was cut from years of water drainage from the surrounding mountains, forming steep slopes on either side of the road leading to the camping area.   

A variety of wildlife call the Black Hills home, including mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk and wild turkey. Osprey, also known as fish hawks, are a bird of prey that feed on the abundant fish in the lake.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Bear Gulch is centrally located within the Black Hills and its many forests, lakes, mountains and rivers and sightseeing destinations. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway are all under an hour away.
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Mount Rushmore National Memorial</a>
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<a href="http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/default.aspx" rel="nofollow">Custer State Park</a>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>No refunds wll be given for weather or related events</p>

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