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Fishy Wilderness

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Black Hills National Forest manages this dispersed site along a forest road outside Hill City, where road conditions are the deciding factor for most campers. The road runs rutted and rough enough that low-clearance vehicles have turned back within a quarter mile. High-clearance four-wheel-drive rigs can push a mile or more in, where at least one site offers a pull-through layout on level ground and two bars of Verizon signal. A pull-through spot sits just off Highway 16 for those unwilling to risk the road. If the access conditions match your rig, the site rewards with open views and low traffic.

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Map & DirectionsFishy Wilderness is located in South Dakota near Hill City

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

43.91434597213931 N
103.51499593119243 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 7/30/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 7/30/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Last on 6/24/26

Connectivity

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  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 7/30/26
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 7/30/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Last on 6/24/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reviewed Jul. 10, 2026

Road was a little fishy

Road was badly rutted. We went about quarter of a mile up the Forest Road and decided to turn back. There is a pull-through right off 16. You could stay without traveling up the road. Four-Wheel drive high clearance could get up here confidently, but so many better sites to choose from.

Reviewed May. 30, 2026

Sweet spot

I stayed about a mile or so back. I found a spot that had 2 Verizon bars and called it good. Secluded. Quiet. Beautiful. My boxes are checked

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Fishy Wilderness by Mike T., May 30, 2026
  • Review photo of Fishy Wilderness by Mike T., May 30, 2026
Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

Pull thru and nice view

Great view of everything and was able to pull thru. Very level. Would NOT recommend if you don’t have a high lived RV and Vehicle.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Fishy Wilderness by Ryan F., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Fishy Wilderness by Ryan F., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Fishy Wilderness by Ryan F., September 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Fishy Wilderness?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.