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The forest offers accessible recreation for all ages and abilities. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world.īismarck Lake Campground is within a couple of miles of the start of the beautiful Needles Highway scenic drive. 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. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. 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.ĭerived 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. Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails.

If multiple sites are reserved on one card, the rest of the camping fee will be collected upon arrival unless another card holder occupies the site.ĭuring off season, fewer site may be available.ĭrinking water is available but you CANNOT hook up for filling.

The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder.

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Pets must be leashed, under control and attended at all times.

Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come-first served basisĪ pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check in.

These campsites are non-electric sites.

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

Access to the lake is within walking distance and there is a beautiful boardwalk and with fishing piers along the waters edge. Sites in the campground are widely spaced and open up to views of lakes, providing adequate privacy for visitors.īismarck Lake Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Acess to this campground is through Custer State Park near the West Highway 16A entrance. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest.

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.