This free Forest Service campground provides drive-in access with basic toilet facilities and allows alcohol, though pets are not permitted. Located within the Custer National Forest near the Montana-South Dakota border, Wickham Gulch sits approximately five miles from Camp Crook. The campground operates under US Forest Service management with no reservation requirements or fees. Campers can explore camping near Custer National Forest for additional forest options in the region. The no-pet policy makes this spot work best for campers traveling without animals who want straightforward access to national forest land.
Description
A small campground with only two sites, and day use picnic area, located on the Long Pines Unit, Sioux Ranger District.__Camp sites: 2Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 16 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWickham Gulch Campground is located in Montana near Camp Crook
Directions
From Camp Crook, SD go 3 miles west on Hwy 20. At fork, turn right on Forest Road 3116 (Capitol Rock Road) and go 2 miles to fork in road. Turn right on Forest Road 3052 and go approximately 2 miles to campground entrance on left.
Coordinates
45.580277 N
104.071388 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Wickham Gulch Campground needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 20 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 22 min from Bismarck, ND
- 4 hrs 59 min from Billings, MT
- 5 hrs 11 min from Casper, WY



