The drive down miles of gravel roads is beautiful. I certainly didn’t expect to find this though. A large lake is big enough to swim, kayak and fish. Many drove in just to picnic here. Only one camping loop was open. 

Curl around the lake and climb a bit to find the loop. The sites vary in makeup. One has a concrete pad for a perfect accessible site. Some are larger and some are more private, choices abound. This campground takes reservations and they are needed for weekends and holidays. 

Before you cool off in the lake, why not hike the trail that goes right out of camp. Plenty of picnic tables are in the day use area that will give you options for your picnic lunch. Swim or paddle and it makes a wonderful day in the Black Hills.