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Winter camping near snow trails in South Dakota

31 camps in South Dakota within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports.

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31camps for winter sports
2free or dispersed
1reservable
285miles of snowmobile trail

Winter trails

285 miles of snowmobile trail, 2 miles of cross-country ski trail and 2 miles of snowshoe trail (from Forest Service). Check grooming, snow and avalanche conditions before you go.

Best areas for winter sports

  1. Around Deadwood26 camps for winter sports within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in South Dakota are good for winter sports?

31 camps within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports; 2 of them are free.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 29% also offer hiking, 29% also offer fishing, 19% also offer off-road (ohv).

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open winter sports in South Dakota

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Roubaix Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Roubaix Campground is tucked away in a Ponderosa pine forest, with Roubaix Lake nearby for added scenery and recreation. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non-motorized…

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  • Tailrace LeftFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Lake Sharpe](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=282&agencyCode=130)

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  • Dispersed spot · 11 mi NW of Johnson SidingDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

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  • Timon CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Timon Campground has seven campsites located in Little Spearfish Canyon, adjacent to Little Spearfish Creek. Little Spearfish Trailhead is nearby and is a non-motorized 6-mile loop that…

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  • Indian MemorialFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [Lake Oahe](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=292&agencyCode=130)

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  • Steel Wheel Campground and Trading PostOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Rod & Gun CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Rod & Gun Campground has seven camp sites. Restroom facilities are available. One of the "Dances with Wolves" film sites is nearby. The campground is located adjacent to Little…

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  • Dutchman CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation…

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