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| Location | Hill City, South Dakota |
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| Nightly rate (listed) | $26–$34/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (192 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 53 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Pactola Reservoir Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Pactola Reservoir Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in SD. It lists 53 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 54 ft. Listed amenities include a boat ramp and a fishing pier or dock, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Sep 30 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 53 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 004 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 068 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 063 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 073 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 056 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (192 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Very nice and clean camping and clean restrooms ”
“Beautiful lake, spacious campsite. Hosts were excellent and personable. Couldn't have been happier”
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Longest RV site listed: 54 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
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Pactola Reservoir Campground sits among tall pines on the south shore of Pactola Reservoir in the Black Hills National Forest, about 17 miles west of Rapid City along SD-44 with a short turn toward US-385. The campground has 53 sites in total: 47 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and 6 sites designated for RVs. Many sites offer water views, and all provide basic comforts for an outdoors stay picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water but there are no electrical hookups. The reservoir shoreline and a small sandy beach are within walking distance of the loops, and two boat ramps on site make it easy to launch a boat; a full-service marina nearby stocks basic supplies. Pactola Visitor Center, located on the south side of the dam, is open seasonally and offers conservation education and local information. For facility-specific questions, fee and reservation information, or seasonal details call (605) 574-4402; note that no refunds are given for weather or related events. The campground is a practical base for both water-based and forest recreation. Pactola Reservoir is the Black Hills' largest and deepest reservoir roughly 800 acres with 14 miles of shoreline and depths to about 150 feet and is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Anglers can expect rainbow, lake and brown trout, kokanee salmon, largemouth and rock bass, and yellow perch; record lake trout are taken here every year and large brown trout use Rapid Creek above and below the dam. From the campground you can hike the 2.2-mile Osprey Trail, which includes two loop trails and a spur to an overlook where ospreys are often seen, and swimming and boating are popular in season. Beyond the immediate shore, Black Hills National Forest offers mountain biking, OHV riding on moderate terrain, horseback riding and horse camping, interpretive programs, and opportunities to visit fire lookouts or overnight cabins. Wildlife viewing is rewarding year-round bighorn sheep, elk, deer and pronghorn roam the hills and raptors including bald eagles, osprey and peregrine falcons frequent the waterways. Day trips within easy reach include Jewel Cave, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Devils Tower, and Wind Cave National Park.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
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| $30 |
| 008 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 018 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 070 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 052 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 064 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 067 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 017 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 066 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 002 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 022 rv nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 057 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Pactola Reservoir Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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