Sightseeing & food
| Location | Hill City, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $15–$28/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (358 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 77 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 87 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More South Dakota RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sheridan Lake, 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 nights17 sites open for every night
Sheridan Lake is a Recreation.gov campground in SD. It lists 87 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. Listed amenities include a boat ramp and a fishing pier or dock, and pets are allowed.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability not tracked recently on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability not tracked recently on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 89 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 095 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 085 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 093 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 009 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (358 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Staff at the check in station are always very kind”
“What a nice camping spot, hosts were very nice and it was a great getaway.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
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Sheridan Lake Campground sits along the south shore of Sheridan Lake in the Black Hills National Forest, roughly 20 miles west of Rapid City near Three Forks. The campground is arranged in five large loops and offers 89 campsites in total 87 of which accommodate both tents and RVs, with two sites reserved for tent-only use so families and rigs of various sizes can find a spot within easy reach of the water. Many campsites have direct lake access and all provide basic comforts: picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and drinking water. There are no electrical hookups, and a boat ramp on-site plus easy walking access to the South Beach Area make this a practical base for swimming, boating and lakeshore relaxation. From inside the campground you can also reach the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead without a long drive, which makes morning launches and trail days convenient. The wider Black Hills offer a layered outdoor program across seasons: Sheridan Lake supports rainbow and brown trout, northern pike and perch for anglers, with fly-fishing opportunities on Spring Creek below the dam and ice fishing in winter; trails nearby include the Dakota Point access to the Centennial Trail and the Calumet Trailhead for the Flume Trail, an 11-mile route (plus a 3-mile loop) that follows the historic Rockerville Flume and passes visible artifacts from the 19th-century waterworks. Summer and early autumn bring hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle use across the forest, while winterers can pursue snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling on groomed routes and ungroomed backcountry. Wildlife viewing is excellent look for bighorn sheep on rocky outcrops and eagles, hawks and a variety of songbirds near streams and the lake. Practical notes: check current fees, reservation availability and seasonal openings with facility staff at (605) 574-4402, and be aware that no refunds are given for weather or related events.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| W |
| W |
| $30 |
| 094 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 049 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 082 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 074 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 084 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 092 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 065 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 089 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 075 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 083 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 052 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 077 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| 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 — Sheridan Lake. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
