Contact Info
- Phone 1:
- 605-574-4402
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 24
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Drinking Water
- Vault Toilets
Details
Season
Open through Tue Sep 03 2013Location
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.87472, -103.61444
43°52'29"N, 103°36'52"W
In Hill City, SD, at intersection of East Main St. (US Rt. 16) and Deerfield Rd. (County Rt. 308), take US Rt. 16 south 5.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 24
Hundreds of miles of trails and roads offer a variety of terrain for mountain bikers.
Hikers and bikers can access the nearby George S. Mickelson Trail, which traverses over 100 miles through the heart of the Black Hills. The majority of the trail follows an abandoned railroad branch line and includes 4 tunnels, over 100 converted railroad bridges, and 15 established trailheads. The trail surface is packed gravel, traversing mountain, meadow, and forest terrain. The trail is named in honor of the former South Dakota governor who crusaded for the trail.
For those seeking higher elevations, a day-long trek to the summit of nearby Harney Peak is worth the effort. Harney Peak is the highest natural point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the summit is bare granite and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. An old stone tower at the top, once used as a fire lookout, is still open to hikers.
