This free dispersed camping area sits on a two-track road requiring medium clearance vehicles, with only one available camping spot according to recent visitors. The site overlooks what was once Limestone Butte Reservoir, now dried up, allowing campers to park directly on the rim for expansive views across the grassland.
Located within Buffalo Gap National Grassland and managed by the Forest Service, the area permits campfires, pets, and alcohol while maintaining cell service coverage. Campers report finding the location quiet, with hiking trails accessible from the site. The Buffalo Gap National Grasslands provides additional camping opportunities nearby for those exploring the region's grassland terrain.
Map & DirectionsLimestone Butte Resevoir Dispersed is located in South Dakota near Buffalo Gap
Coordinates
43.16056191116293 N
103.1637619683229 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageLast on 5/31/25
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/13/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageLast on 5/31/25
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 10 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 31 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs 6 min from Fort Collins, CO
