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BLM Fort Meade Recreation Area

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BLM Fort Meade Recreation Area near Sturgis, SD, features rolling hills and open grasslands. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Bear Butte State Park and the Black Hills National Forest.

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Location

BLM Fort Meade Recreation Area is located in South Dakota

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This popular area is a mix of forest and midgrass prairie on the eastern foothills of the Black Hills, adjacent to Sturgis, South Dakota, in Meade County.

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44.40205466 N
103.48819918 W

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Drive Time

28 min from Rapid City
3 hrs 19 min from Casper
4 hrs 17 min from Bismarck
4 hrs 39 min from Cheyenne

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Reviewed Apr. 30, 2021

Great Hiking!

This area has two trailheads, Fort Meade and Alkali Creek, as well as a horse camp near Alkali Creek, which is also a campground. Beware of the horse-friendly camping area...lots of flies! It's quiet and clean, that's something that I can really appreciate.

The only drawback is that the trails aren't well marked so that's not for everyone.