Strawberry Recreation Site

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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

Strawberry Recreation Site is located approximately 5 miles south of Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota. Strawberry Recreation Site offers a tranquil respite right off of highway 385 with five camping sites and two picnic areas overlooking a gorgeous pond, nestled into the surrounding tree-blanketed landscape. This first-come first-served area features a small pond with a paved accessible walkway and fishing platforms, making it ideal for bird watching and quiet afternoons.

Recreation

Fishing and nature watching are the primary recreation opportunities at Strawberry Recreation Area.

The areas south and east of the recreation area are extremely popular destinations for OHV riders.

Nearby Attractions

Deadwood and Lead are only about 5 miles away, offering an assortment of entertainment options, museums and restaurants.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 4 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 4 sites
Pets allowed: all 4 sites
Longest RV: 25 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, SMALL TENT, Tent

Fees

$18.00 / night $5 / day-use fee

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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