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South Dakota · Federal campground

Sheridan Lake South Campground

5 mi northeast of Hill City, SD · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

Federal campgroundtype
129sites
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Sheridan Lake South Campground

Family Fun Camping This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead from within the campground and easy access to the South Beach Area, this recreational complex has everything needed for a fun, family camping experience. Sheridan Lake South Campground Reservations Visit Recreation.gov to make your campground reservation. [Reserve Your Campsite](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232300?tab=info)

  • Fees: Regular Season: $28/night --- [Off-Season](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd949783.pdf): $10/night
  • Managed by: USFS - Black Hills National Forest
  • Where: 5 mi northeast of Hill City, SD · 43.96723, -103.47656

Things to do:

HikingBoating & paddling

Amenities:

ToiletsDrinking waterTents allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

38°
13°Jan
38°
13°Feb
46°
21°Mar
53°
28°Apr
62°
38°May
73°
47°Jun
81°
54°Jul
80°
52°Aug
71°
43°Sep
57°
31°Oct
46°
21°Nov
38°
14°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Sheridan Lake South Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Dugans 6830ATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.5 mi1.3 mi
Centennial On MysticHorse0.6 mi31.0 mi
FlumeHiking1.3 mi9.8 mi
Flume Loop AHiking1.3 mi1.5 mi
Centennial Horse BypassHorse1.6 mi1.1 mi
Taylor Ranch RdATV road2.1 mi0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 4.2 mi
Propane: 13.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.