Dispersed Camping in Fall River County, South Dakota
Showing 31 locations in Fall River County.
Allen's Ranch
A laid-back private campground featuring a swimmable warm-spring creek running behind the sites. Offers non-electric tent sites, RV sites with electric, and glamping options. Clean restrooms and shower facilities are available on-site.
Bailey Road Dispersed
Dispersed sites scattered along Bailey Road in the southern Black Hills area near Hot Springs.
Beaver Creek Cutoff Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Beaver Creek Cutoff (also known as Rifle Pit Road). The lower portion near the highway transitions between private land and National Forest boundary, marked with occasional no-camping signs, but deep forest service spurs offer excellent secluded sites. Dispersed camping is allowed on the upper US Forest Service lands.
Booms Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along Booms Canyon Road in the Black Hills National Forest. Peaceful wooded setting with several natural pull-offs suitable for standard rigs.
Coal Canyon Road Dispersed (FSR 1C)
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Coal Canyon Road within the southern reaches of the Black Hills National Forest. The terrain features rolling hills, native dirt pullouts, and pine-dotted canyons, offering a tranquil and rustic environment.
Cold Brook Campground
A well-maintained federal campground located just north of Hot Springs along Cold Brook Lake. The area features 13 open sites set against a backdrop of scenic red cliffs, with easy access to a swimming beach, non-motorized boating, and a nearby wildlife walk. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables.
Cottonwood Group Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Cottonwood Group Road in the southern Black Hills region. This native dirt road runs through quiet prairie and pine forest areas near the South Dakota-Nebraska border, offering basic pull-off opportunities.
Cottonwood Springs Campground
Located in the quiet southern hills of the Black Hills region near Hot Springs, this peaceful campground offers designated primitive campsites along Cottonwood Springs Lake. The area features a calm reservoir ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing, along with hiking paths and local wildlife viewing.
Edgemont Municipal Campground
A small municipal campground in the town of Edgemont, offering several hookup sites and grassy tent areas. Though it is very close to an active railway line with frequent train noise, it provides clean, basic facilities like hot showers and flush restrooms at reasonable rates.
Elk Mountain Campground
Official campground within Wind Cave National Park, situated on the border of ponderosa pine forest and open prairie. Open year-round with seasonal water and flush toilets in summer months, and pit toilets only in winter. Cashless online booking required.
Fall River County Fairgrounds
An overnight camping option located at the Fall River County Fairgrounds in Edgemont. It offers about ten spacious sites with full hookups, including electricity, water, and sewer connections, making it a very convenient stopover.
Fall River District, Nebraska National Forest
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Fiddle Creek Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping along Fiddle Creek Road, surrounded by quiet woodlands and pine hills.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping along a dirt forest spur in the southern hills of South Dakota, offering peaceful forested sites.
J.H. Keith / Cascade Springs Corridor
A gravel forest service corridor located in the southern Black Hills National Forest near Cascade Springs.
J.H. Keith Falls Road
A gravel National Forest road providing access to the southern Black Hills region and nearby scenic hiking trails.
Nebraska National Forest near Hot Springs, SD
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Oglala National Grassland Forest Spur
A secluded dirt spur road providing quiet camping near the Nebraska-South Dakota border within the Oglala National Grassland. Great for self-contained rigs seeking solitude.
Ottos Dam Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along the native dirt forest road leading near Ottos Dam and Fiddle Creek Dam. Quiet pine-wooded slopes offer peaceful, isolated camping spots.
Robertson Road (FR 1J) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Robertson Road (Forest Road 1J) in the Black Hills National Forest. The road features a native material surface suitable for passenger cars under dry conditions. Offers quiet camping surrounded by pine forest.
Robinson Flats BR 3A Dispersed
A highly scenic dispersed camping corridor on Robinson Flats BR 3A within the Black Hills National Forest. Surrounded by pine forest and close to local dams, this road offers secluded spots with beautiful natural views.
Sheps Canyon Road Pull-off
A simple roadside pull-off along Sheps Canyon Road near the reservoir access route.
Sheps Canyon State Recreation Area
A scenic state recreation area offering a mix of electric hookups at the main campground and extensive primitive camping sites situated along the shoreline of Angostura Reservoir. The area features a dedicated equestrian camp at the road's end and clean vault toilets spaced throughout.
Shirttail Canyon Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Shirttail Canyon in the Southern Black Hills. Pullouts along this corridor and nearby secondary roads offer space for self-contained rigs, though the ground can become muddy after rains.
South Rifle Pit Road (FR 2Q) Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along South Rifle Pit Road (Forest Road 2Q) within the Black Hills National Forest. Characterized by native material surfaces, this road winds through scenic pine forests offering quiet, secluded camping opportunities.
Stone Quarry BR 1B Dispersed Camping
Pine-wooded roadside dispersed camping along Stone Quarry BR 1B in the Black Hills National Forest, offering standard pull-offs with quick access to nearby scenic areas.
Stone Quarry BR 1C Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Stone Quarry BR 1C in the Black Hills National Forest. The area features ponderosa pine scenery typical of the region, with basic roadside clearings.
Sunrise Ridge Campground
An exceptionally clean and well-maintained private campground just outside Hot Springs. Features modern, heated bathhouses, a fenced dog run, community campfire area, laundry facilities, and level gravel sites with full hookups. Suitable for all types of rigs.
Wind Cave National Park
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Wolf Butte & Oglala National Grassland Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping situated within the scenic badlands of Oglala National Grassland. Access is via native dirt roads winding through exposed prairie and dramatic butte formations, offering extreme solitude and open landscapes.