Steamboat Recreation Area

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National Forest Service lands in the State of South Dakota will return to Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Thu. Sept. 24. 2026 at noon.

Alert Start Date: September 24, 2026

Alert End Date: December 15, 2026

Order Number: BKF-198-2026

Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026

Estimated location

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Overview

Woven into the rugged limestone canyons of the Black Hills, Steamboat Recreation Area offers a serene escape where the scent of Ponderosa Pine meets the gentle rush of Boxelder Creek. Massive rock cliffs tower over quiet, shaded sites, creating a natural cathedral for those seeking a quiet detour from the typical frenzied pace. 10 Sites are spread across the recreation area, offering two large group tent site areas and eight other more intimate tent-only campsites.

Recreation

Nearby recreation opportunities include an extensive network of OHV trails that can be accessed just a few miles from recreation area.

The Centennial Trail can be accessed via the Blue Draw Trailhead (4.3 miles away) or Pilot Knob Trailhead (6.3 miles away).

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 10 sites
Pets allowed: all 10 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 10 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, SMALL TENT, Tent

Fees

$18.00 / night

Directions

From Rapid City, take South Canyon Road west to Nemo Road. Take Nemo Road 11 miles Northwest for 11 miles. Steamboat Recreation Area will be on the right side of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

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Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

May 15, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

First come, first served

Walk In season

May 15, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

First come, first served

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