Top Free Dispersed Camping near Belle Fourche, SD

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Belle Fourche, SD (16)

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    1. Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Camping

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    The Belle Fourche Dam is a dam on Owl Creek in Butte County, South Dakota, approximately eight miles east of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Its construction created the Belle Fourche Reservoir, the Belle Fourche National Wildlife Refuge, and the Rocky Point Recreation Area.

    The reservoir has approximately eight thousand acres of water surface, 6,700 acres of land, and 58 miles of shoreline. It's stocked with walleye, catfish, and white bass. Average depth is twenty-five feet, but it has areas as deep as sixty feet at full capacity. Common activities at Belle Fourche Reservoir include boating, fishing, ice fishing, ice skating, camping, cooking out, and water skiing.

    At its 1911 completion by the Bureau of Reclamation, Belle Fourche Dam was the largest earthen dam in the world. The dam is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1989 it was listed among the approximately 250 Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks.

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    3. Belle Fourche Dispersed Site

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    Managed by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, 3305 W. South St., Rapid City, SD 57702; (605) 394-2391. Eight miles east of Belle Fourche. Public-use area, swimming, boating, and fishing. Available fish species include walleye, catfish, and white bass. Open year-round.

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    5. Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping

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    Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the Forest for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. However, around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated areas. Check with the closest Forest Service office for specific information.

    General rules:

    Camp 100 feet away from any creek or stream and 1/2 mile away from developed recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas. Motorized vehicles allowed 300 feet off of roads as shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (dots) for dispersed camping on the Black Hills National Forest. Around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated campsites. Can camp for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. No open campfires in South Dakota portions of the national forest. Open campfires are permitted in Wyoming portions of the national forest, unless a special order prohibiting such is in effect.

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    7. Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

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    The Newcastle Field Office is responsible for the public lands, and interest in lands, administered by the BLM in Crook, Weston and Niobrara counties in northeast Wyoming, as well as the public lands that remain in Nebraska.

    Surface acreage administered by this office includes approximately 292,000 acres in Wyoming and 6,600 acres in Nebraska. "Interest in lands" refers to the federal mineral estate that has been severed from the surface estate (split estate). The Office oversees approximately 1.6 million acres of split estate in the three Wyoming counties and 240,000 acres within the state of Nebraska.

    Major programs managed by the Newcastle Field Office include oil and gas exploration & development, livestock grazing, and lands and realty.

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    8. Mount Roosevelt Camp

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    10. Hartman Rock Dispersed Site

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    Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the Forest for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. However, around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated areas. Check with the closest Forest Service office for specific information.

    General rules:

    Camp 100 feet away from any creek or stream and 1/2 mile away from developed recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas. Motorized vehicles allowed 300 feet off of roads as shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (dots) for dispersed camping on the Black Hills National Forest. Around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated campsites. Can camp for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. No open campfires in South Dakota portions of the national forest. Open campfires are permitted in Wyoming portions of the national forest, unless a special order prohibiting such is in effect. Check with the closest Forest Service office for more specific information about dispersed camping.

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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Belle Fourche

53 Reviews of 16 Belle Fourche Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 21, 2024

    Belle Fourche Dispersed Site

    Beautiful Sunrise

    Rolled in late night. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise next to the reservoir. Plenty of sites to choose from with vault toilet close enough to walk between sites.

  • Ruth T.
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    Sep. 15, 2024

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    Rough road but great spot

    This was a great spot to spend a night near Devil's Tower. The road getting there was rough but we were the only ones there. We even had a few free range horses and a donkey pass by in the evening.

  • Brenda M.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 31, 2024

    Roadside Rodeo Dispersed

    Roadside Rodeo

    Decent spot veside the road. There are several boondocking spots between here and Cook Lake Outhouse is nearby this site on main road Cows are all over this site

  • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 27, 2024

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    Quiet and away from everything

    A heap of broken if I would have known about the road before traveling up it I would never have taken my 29 ft trailer to the top. However I did make it. It's a beautiful place away from everything very quiet. I will add more to this review after I spend the night or two.

  • TexasRe D.
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    Aug. 24, 2024

    Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite

    We went, we saw

    We were hauling a 20 ft camper looking to find the pull through spot we saw on the maps. The gravel road was accessible and pretty easy with the camper. We got to our spot just before sunset and only had one neighbor, though we passed a few tenters going up the road. Our spot was nice and a short walk to a vault toilet and trailhead. The trail led to a cool tower that we climbed to watch the sunset. Overall great spot and we’ll worth the short drive of the highway.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 18, 2024

    Belle Fourche Dispersed Site

    Free and lovely

    I just needed a place to stop and car camp. I was going to stay at a campground I. Belle Fourch but after a little exploring I found a great private spot in Free Dispersed area but the site were furnished with a fire ring and table and a great view of a beautiful lake. Slept like a baby!

  • Sophie B.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 11, 2024

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    great view of devils tower in the distance

    struck out on any camping close to devils tower, so we ended up coming here. fun little dirt road coming up the mountain to the sight. really only like 2 spots. lower spot is medium sized and we saw someone else there in a jeep. friends and i took the top spot which was big enough for a truck, a large suv, and sedan.

    very quiet secluded area. got cold at night in august, but very beautiful views.

    in the dark we kept seeing a tuxedo cat randomly watching us, not sure if it’s a stray or an outside cat from one of the nearby farms, didn’t come over when we enticed it and ran when we shone the light but cute little campsite friend i guess.

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 10, 2024

    Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Camping

    Nice, spacious spots Shady or open

    Initial road in is seriously corrugated- just drive slowly until you turn off to side road.

    Different roads if loop provided easy access. We bought out 30” 5th in without problems, and our (distant) neighbors were a class A with trailer

    Random pit-toilets, but not much else

    Lake is low, shore is mud

    Nice with breeze most days we were there

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 9, 2024

    Sand Creek Public Access West Oxbow Dispersed Camping

    Good views, good cell service, not crowfed

    There are 4 different sites in the area, with each accommodating multiple vehicles. Access to the local creek. Sort of difficult to find a level spot but we made it work. We fit comfortably in a truck camper but I wouldn't go too much bigger here. Good Verizon service!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 24, 2024

    Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Camping

    Good for an overnight and nice view

    I stayed for just one night and it was perfect for that. I had no issue finding a spot, as there are so many around the reservoir! They are spaced out, but not many trees for privacy. The “beach” is very muddy so you can’t really get in the water. The bugs were bad in the evenings, but nothing I couldn’t handle. The sunset was gorgeous on the water.

  • Heather S.
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    Jul. 21, 2024

    Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite

    Dispersed Camping Close to the Action

    There were multiple pull off dispersed camping areas all along the Mt. Roosevelt road. The road is easy to drive if coming off the CanAm Hwy side of the mountain. Walking distance to the Roosevelt Friendship Tower hike which is highly recommended. Tons of bees in the wildflowers but they never bothered us. Pack in and pack out! Some traffic driving along the road but never overwhelming and quiet at night. Great base to visit Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish Canyon, and Devils Tower

  • Pallah B.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 16, 2024

    Belle Fourche Dispersed Site

    Rough Road

    We drove out without the RV to scope out the area and are glad we did. The road was a washboard for a long way, and we decided that the potential damage it might cause our rig was not worth the savings from dispersed camping. We headed back to our previous site in a developed campground. Pretty though! Lots of wildlife and beautiful open surroundings. Very few trees of any kind.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 11, 2024

    Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping

    Peaceful, great views

    The first pull of recommended was too steep for our van. We pulled off at a treat spot about 1/4 mile down the road with awesome views. Close to town but quiet

  • Olivia E.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 10, 2024

    Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite

    Loved it

    Stayed here one night but definitely could have done more. Our spot was a pull out on the side of the road with an amazing view. There’s a bathroom at the entrance. Only maybe 6 spots before the road gets bad so pick one of those BEFORE you come to a fork in the road. If you go right on the fork the road gets bad. We had good service for Verizon and okay for T-Mobile. Spots are spread out so you have privacy. Pretty quiet area.

  • Olivia E.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 10, 2024

    Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Camping

    Super pretty! Great spot

    Was looking for somewhere to stay the night after visiting the black hills, and so glad we picked this one. The water is absolutely beautiful. There’s two bathrooms on each side. The sites are spread out so you have privacy and a pretty sure each one had a metal fire pit (ours did). The first spot we picked (farther back) we couldn’t get service on our Verizon jet pack or t-mobile phones but we moved to one 3 spots away and had great service. The water is muddy close to the shore, so not perfect swimming conditions but you could. We saw some people swimming. Place wasn’t crowded mid July. There were bugs but nothing crazy. If I could handle them, you could too. I’d definitely come back!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 23, 2024

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    Nice Mountain Topper

    It rained the last two days but I was able to get up the hill in an overloaded AWD. There were some pretty hefty ruts so choose your lines carefully. I rolled up pretty late, maybe 7p. There was only one other person here and of course they took the spot. The lower spot was a big mud pit and the upper field is overgrown. It looks like a fire came through here maybe last year so the grass has bounced back really well in some spots. Seems pretty quiet human-wise with lots of birds and big noises, which I prefer. Not too far from Devil’s Tower and a great spot for me to stop over for the night. If I stayed longer, I’d nab that good spot. LOL.

  • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 16, 2024

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    Beautiful view from a free campsite

    Loved this spot! The dirt road right off the highway is pristine, not even washboardy. Once you branch right for the last mile or so, there are a few small rocks and ruts but still smooth. At the top of the hill, there’s a left turn that splits - if you go right, you’ll go across a big flat meadow and at the end find a beautiful site with a great view of Devil’s Tower. We were surprised only one other car was here on a Saturday night. We experienced intense wind overnight, but still loved the locatiob

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 2, 2024

    Hartman Rock Dispersed Site

    Beautiful views and quiet.

    Drive in on a Saturday and found several empty campsites. Coming from Yellowstone, the lower altitude came with warmer Temps. Very pleasant camping experience.

  • Wild Berries B.
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    May. 2, 2024

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    Impassable when wet…

    .. says the sign when entering the final road to the campground. But we were lucky, no rain before and got in without any issues towing small teardrop trailer. Upper area is flat with grass. A bit exposed to the wind but we were able to set up the trailer to protect it from the gusts of wind. The plateau is pretty large, especially when empty. Our Neighbour’s took the prime spot with a view to the Devils Tower. We enjoyed the place for a night nevertheless, especially when lots of other camp places are still closed for the season.

  • James F.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Apr. 29, 2024

    Hartman Rock Dispersed Site

    Road to the Area was Closed

    I would have loved to have stayed here. Unfortunately, about 2 miles from the coordinates listed here, the road was blocked and stated no wheeled vehicles. I was looking forward to seeing Devil's Tower the following day, but just lost interest. I'll go back another time to see it up close.

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    Sep. 17, 2023

    Hartman Rock Dispersed Site

    Nice place

    I stayed here 1 night and felt comfortable, so I came back the second night earlier for a better spot. If you can get a spot for the sunset, Its worthit.



Guide to Belle Fourche

Camping near Belle Fourche, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and a variety of campgrounds to suit different needs. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: The area is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, perfect for hiking and fishing. Many campers enjoy the nearby trails and lakes. One visitor at Rocky Point Recreation Area mentioned, "Our site was perfect, level, well kept and very spacious. We had a site right on to the lake."
  • Visit local attractions: Belle Fourche is close to historical sites and attractions like the Black Hills and Devils Tower. A camper at Reuter Campground noted, "If you are planning on visiting Devils Tower, this is far enough away from the crowds, but close enough to visit."
  • Enjoy family activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and family-friendly amenities. One reviewer at Spearfish City Campground said, "Big playground at the entrance. Clean bathrooms. Mowed and maintained very well."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Chris' Campground praised, "The showers are clean, the laundry is convenient, everything you could want whether you are in a tent or a 5th wheeler."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds are known for their helpful hosts. A camper at Days End Campground mentioned, "Very friendly staff! Wifi is fair at best."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. One reviewer at Wyatt's Hideaway Campground noted, "Nice flat camping sites, pleasant owners, live on site and are very helpful."

What you should know:

  • Site proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are closer together than others. A visitor at Spearfish City Campground remarked, "Sites are closer than the worst KOA."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds offer full amenities. A camper at Wyatt's Hideaway Campground mentioned, "The wifi was spotty at best, even with few sites occupied."
  • Seasonal access: Some campgrounds have specific open seasons. For example, Reuter Campground is open from May 18 to September 8.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. A parent at Spearfish City Campground said, "My kids loved the creek that runs through the campground and the fact that we could walk to the city playground."
  • Plan for meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or snacks to keep everyone happy. A camper at Chris' Campground appreciated the "helpful tips, suggesting local sites to visit, directions, etc."
  • Pack outdoor games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. One visitor at Rocky Point Recreation Area enjoyed the "spacious sites" for family activities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A reviewer at Reuter Campground noted, "Sites are on the small side, but saw some pretty big rigs in there."
  • Bring extra hoses: Some campgrounds may require additional hoses for hookups. A camper at Spearfish City Campground mentioned needing "3 sewer hoses and 50 ft water hose."
  • Look for amenities: Check for features like electric hookups and dump stations. A visitor at Chris' Campground highlighted the "clean, shaded, and close to adventures!" aspect.

Camping near Belle Fourche, South Dakota, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

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