Public Campground
Northern Hills-Spearfish
Northern Hills-Spearfish is located near Spearfish, South Dakota, surrounded by rolling hills and forested areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Spearfish Canyon, known for its scenic drives and hiking trails, and the historic town of Deadwood.
Description
The Northern Hills Ranger District covers the northern portion of the Black Hills on the South Dakota side. Spearfish has nearby access to over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, groomed and ungroomed cross-country ski trails, a 100 mile long hiking trail (Centennial Trail) and many other trails, a 110 mile long biking, hiking and horseback trail (Mickelson Trail), and 2 downhill ski areas (ski areas are near Deadwood, SD - 15 miles away).
Detours Nearby
Spearfish Quarry
12 min away
Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping
17 min away
Drive Time
- 45 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 2 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 22 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs 25 min from Bismarck, ND
Location
Northern Hills-Spearfish is located in South Dakota
Coordinates
44.50102911 N
103.86075697 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 39 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
