Best Dispersed Camping near Spearfish, SD
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Spearfish, South Dakota (26)
1. Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite
9 Reviews•25 Photos•126 SavesDeadwood, South Dakota- Pets
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3. RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
24 Reviews•71 Photos•427 SavesHill City, South Dakota- Pets
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4. Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping
2 Reviews•16 Photos•104 SavesDeadwood, South DakotaSetting 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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5. West Nemo - Dispersed Camping
7 Reviews•13 Photos•161 SavesNemo, South Dakota- Pets
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6. Belle Fourche Dispersed Site
3 Reviews•10 Photos•13 SavesBelle Fourche, South DakotaManaged 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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7. Mount Roosevelt Camp
1 Review•2 Photos•20 SavesDeadwood, South Dakota- Pets
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8. Along Mt Roosevelt Rd Dispersed Camp
1 Review•3 Photos•1 SaveDeadwood, South Dakota- Pets
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9. Sand Creek Public Access West Oxbow Dispersed Camping
1 Review•1 Photo•6 SavesBeulah, Wyoming- Pets
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10. Hartman Rock Dispersed Site
6 Reviews•20 Photos•120 SavesSundance, WyomingSetting 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 near Spearfish, South Dakota
93 Reviews of 26 Spearfish Campgrounds
Mark & Kelly G.
Guide
Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site
Great View of Devil's Tower
Last mile of gravel going in to site was pretty rough. Sign indicated that the road would be impassible if wet/raining. Site was flat and gravel. Spot for tents just up the hill. No fire ring, no picnic table, no hook-ups or garbage. Dispersed camping / boondocking. No fee. Fantastic view of the country-side including Devil's Tower. Site appeared secluded and unused. Another vehicle with a tent did join us during the night, but there was room for both of us!
Veronica S.
Legend
Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping
Beautiful and serene
There are a few dispersed camping spots along this road which also holds the trailhead for Mt. Roosevelt Friendship Tower. There was one pull through site that has no campfire signs and then two or three other spots. We seemed to be lucky and got the last open spot. We got here around 4 pm. The site we got was beautiful and had a lot of room for us to pitch a tent. Plenty of trees to go pee in but also an open spot where we could stargaze through the tent. There was some traffic on the road, more than you would think for such a windy gravel road. The first part of the road up until the trailhead had quite a bit of washboard which was a little scary on the sharp curves with steep drop offs. Enough Verizon cell service to text and make calls. Enough AT&T service to get WiFi on our SubaruLink. No water that we saw that we could use or filter. Had some people pull into our spot at different times not knowing it was taken. 9:30 pm was the last one.
Heather S.
Traveler
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
Keith L.Guide
RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Fantastic dispersed camping.
Literally dozens of good dispersed camp sites along this rough road. Amazing find so close to Mt Rushmore. Elevation is about 5500 feet. I camped in November and the water bottle in my tent froze. In the morning it was only a 10 minute drive to the memorial. With the sun in my eyes it was too late when I saw the deer. (:-(
Marco E.
ScoutRD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Excellent spot
Close enough to civilization to be able to get stuff. Removed enough from civilization to feel free from the city. Camping spots are secluded and private. There are no facilities so pack water and toilet paper.
Pallah B.Guide
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.
Jim H.
Ranger
West Nemo - Dispersed Camping
Nice place to camp for the night
This spot is at the end of a forest road that runs west of Nemo, SD. There are other dispersed camping sites along the way as well. This spot butts up right next to a cliff with the Boxelder Creek running below and gives good views of the Black Hills to the south. No amenities at all here. A high clearance vehicle will most likely be needed to get back to this spot.
- Angie A.Ranger
Dispersed Camping near Calumet Road
Great find
Very close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Rapid City and Hill City. Lake Sheridan was a great place to go cool off. Very dispersed camping. Pack in Pack out. No cell service. At first we didn’t think there was a spot to pull off and then found a perfect circular area for us in our travel trailer and our friends car camping. No fires allowed when we were there. We stayed 2 nights and planned to sight see so left our stuff and was never bothered.
Brenda M.Guide
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
Art S.Legend
Spring Creek Road
Dispersed camping beauty
This is dispersed camping so there are no services. Bring your own water and take with you all of your garbage. The spots within the first mile are no camping allowed. Just keep going and you’ll be happy. The road winds along the creek between rocky formations and trees. There are plenty of spots to pull into to camp. We saw larger sites and narrow ones you could back into. There was one other van camping down this way when we showed up. Cell service diminished as we drove in. The other folks walked back along the road to get a signal. Choose your site carefully because we also saw cows eating their way along the road. This is a beautiful spot right in an incredible area of the Black Hills.
MegScoutRD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Secluded Area near Mt Rushmore
Thanks to the first reviewer, I was able to find this campsite after showing up to the Black Hills and all campsites were booked.
A great retreat from the tourism, but still close enough to run to store and all attractions. No phone service out here so mark the location. A few campsites along the gravel road, all dispersed.
No fires (reason for the 4 star rating since it got cold at night) but was so secluded we were able to leave our things while we went and climbed and fished.
- JJennie B.Traveler
RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Secluded, beautiful
I absolutely loved camping here. I was in the second site in, and the road was totally fine getting there. All of the big dips and whatnot could be driven around, but I'm not sure about going further in than that.
The views were incredible, and it was secluded from other sites but not so much so that you're completely isolated if something bad were to happen. I felt very safe here as a female solo camper. I barely had some Verizon service - I could get the occasional text to send through but not much more than that. Also it wasn't buggy at all which was a huge plus!
Ben H.GuideRD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Nice
Camping area near Mount Rushmore. I was able to find a camping area without a problem. The road does have some bumps in it but overall you do not need a four-wheel drive. The spot I camped at I was able to have decent Verizon signal however the area is a bit spotty for Verizon. The area seems to not allow for campfires. Trails nearby. One Trail is gated off and seems to mainly be a horse trail. Some of the camping spots seem to support larger vehicles. Also had a good view.
- Clint M.Traveler
Spring Creek Road
Quiet spot on the creek
The campsite I stayed at was right on the creek. Great, secluded spot. Didn't see many cars at all. No bugs though I imagine they would be brutal in the summer.
- GGregoryGuide
RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Little piece of heaven
Of course timing is everything, however in early May, no bugs, No traffic, isolated yet near Mt Rushmore, and the Crazy Horse exhibit.
- HHunter F.Scout
RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Great stay
We stayed in the first lot as you drove in, backed all the way up into a nice secluded spot. No bathrooms, but Wrinkled Rock parking lot had a bathroom just down the road. Amazing free spot so close to the monument.
- NNitaScout
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.GuideStorm 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.
Wayne L.TravelerRD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Amazing!
Super secluded and serene. 4x4 definitely a plus but ground clearance is key
- Peter S.Traveler
West Nemo - Dispersed Camping
Nice secluded spot
It was a nice secluded spot that definitely requires a 4x4 or at least some decent clearance There were also a ton of hornets there, must have been a nest nearby
Molly G.TravelerRD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Secluded but need 4WD/High Clearance
Some motorcyclists made it through using the SW entrance. Definitely need high clearance for the NE part of the road. Got a really nice secluded spot. Had cell service!
- GGrace H.Scout
RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Beautiful and Secluded!
Stayed at the first site. Very secluded with maybe 2 other campers in the area. Need 4 wheel drive past first couple sites since roads are rough. Otherwise a great spot to stay. We had a some service on phones with Verizon and T-Mobile.
- Elizabeth R.Scout
Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping
Quiet Spot
This spot is very secluded. The main road was well maintained. However, the side roads can be tricky to navigate even with AWD. Tons of mosquitoes! Glad we had a screen on our EzUp. Bring lots of deet. Wildlife is everywhere big and small. Found Shot G*n shells in our site and heard gun shots in the distance. We felt a little uneasy. NOT A PLACE FOR CHILDREN. It would be very easy getting lost or hurt.
Kevin C.Ranger
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.
Patrick N.GuideWest Nemo - Dispersed Camping
Lots of room
I spent my 14 days here. It is a bit noisy because of the trails used by off-road vehicles. The biggest grass field is sometimes used by multiple RVs and locals said don't even think of coming here during Sturgis' motorcycle rally. Right over the hill is the little town of Nemo which has a camping resort. All that folks spill out into this dispersed space with their ATVs and such. Mostly didn't bother me and I was here with two locals who leave their trailers here for lengthy amounts of time. Rangers apparently don't enforce the 14 days unless you cause a problem.
Connor M.GuideRD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Close to everything, beautiful area
My Son and I stayed here while visiting Mount Rushmore and the surrounding area's other attractions. There's a lot of dispersed spots here but most spots don't have a fire ring that I could see. There's only a few spots that a high clearance vehicle might be required but most of the road can be explored without one.
This is a pack in and pack out site with no facilities; no running water, no bathrooms, nothing. Make sure you bring what you need with you.
Weather was great, very mild. Air was fresh and crisp.
We are planning on staying here again in the future because of it's close proximity to everything and my 6 year old loved it!
- Ruth T.Traveler
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.
Guide to Spearfish
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Spearfish, South Dakota, where nature lovers can enjoy serene landscapes and a variety of outdoor activities. With numerous options available, campers can find the perfect spot to unwind and connect with nature.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Spearfish, South Dakota
- When heading to Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Camping, be prepared for a rough road; driving slowly will help you navigate the corrugated terrain.
- Many sites at Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite offer stunning views and privacy, making it a great choice for those seeking tranquility.
- Remember to pack out what you pack in, especially at Belle Fourche Dispersed Site, as there are no trash facilities available.
Dispersed campers should check out Mount Roosevelt Road
- The Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite is conveniently located near the Roosevelt Friendship Tower hike, providing easy access to breathtaking views.
- Campers can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with minimal traffic at Along Mt Roosevelt Rd Dispersed Camp, making it an ideal spot for relaxation.
- Be sure to explore the various pull-off areas along Mount Roosevelt Road, as they offer unique camping experiences and beautiful scenery.
Enjoy outdoor activities while free camping near Spearfish
- Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Camping to the water, perfect for casting a line and enjoying a day by the lake.
- Hiking opportunities abound near Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite, with trails leading to scenic overlooks and wildlife viewing.
- For those looking for a quiet retreat, Spearfish Quarry offers a serene environment, ideal for stargazing and enjoying the sounds of nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Spearfish, SD is Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.
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