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Roubaix Lake

Roubaix Lake, near Deadwood, South Dakota, is a charming campground tucked away in the Black Hills National Forest. It offers a serene escape with well-spaced sites surrounded by trees, making it a great choice for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet.

The campground is known for its beautiful lake, which is just a short walk from most sites. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, and floating in the warm waters, especially during the summer months. Many campers have remarked on the campground's tranquility, with one saying it’s “very quiet and serene.”

While the area does attract some ATV and UTV traffic, most guests find it manageable and appreciate the natural beauty surrounding them. The sites are generally level and provide ample shade, which is a big plus for those camping with pets. As one happy camper noted, “There are many large and pretty level sights that would be perfect for our tent.”

If you’re looking to explore, you’re not far from the vibrant town of Deadwood, where you can dive into local history or grab a bite to eat. Roubaix Lake is a fantastic spot for families, with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, this campground has a welcoming vibe that makes it easy to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

Description

National Forest

Black Hills National Forest

Overview

Roubaix Campground is tucked into a grove of Ponderosa pines along its namesake lake. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non motorized boating and paddling, campsites are dispersed among four loops, and many offer lake views. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this camp remains comfortable on hot summer days, and sites are spaced far enough apart to offer ample privacy. This popular camp makes a great base for exploring all the activities and attractions at the lake and in the surrounding area.

Recreation

Robaix Lake is ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for brook and rainbow trout. Horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders have access to a 1-mile multi-use trail that leads to a network of other trails.

Natural Features

The Black Hills in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming feature a varied landscape of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams and deep blue lakes. This secluded lake is small with a shoreline that borders pine forest.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Deadwood, South Dakota, is a National Historic Landmark with casinos, Wild West saloons, restaurants and shopping. Mount Rushmore can be reached in under an hour.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (605) 574-4402.

Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

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Location

Roubaix Lake is located in South Dakota

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Directions

Located on the north side of Roubaix Lake. From Rapid City, South Dakota, take Highway 385 north, then take Forest Road 255 to the campground.

Coordinates

44.2 N
103.6694444 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2024

3 loop FS campground

Lots of trees and sites were nicely spread out. Loop C seemed to have more tent only or van camping. But all types of camping units were dispersed throughout. Potential for being a Quiet, somewhat secluded campground except our stay coincided with a camper who left a generator running 7- 10:00 even when gone. Lake was walking distance from most all sites plus had its own parking lot. ORV use is heavy in area and some periodically came thro main road , but not too bad Our stay was 6/12,13/2024

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Roubaix Lake by lee's freelance M., June 25, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2022

Nicely forested campground

This was very nice when we spent a night in mid September. It is heavily used by campers with atv’s and Utv’s so you may have to deal with them driving by all the time. It was fairly quite when we were there though and it has a nice little lake.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2022

Beautiful & Quiet

This campground is very quiet and serene, the lake is great for fishing, floating or just swimming. Our spot I was worried about cause our tent is gigantic. It fit it, as well as everyone else’s that we were with. The pad is very well elevated in case a sporadic storm moves through as it did this night. There are many large and petty level sights that would be perfect for our tent. Has a lot of shade for our dogs and that was a huge plus as I hate them getting hot. Will definitely visit again.

Site29
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Roubaix Lake by Rachael R., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Roubaix Lake by Rachael R., June 16, 2022
  • Review photo of Roubaix Lake by Rachael R., June 16, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2021

Nice campsite.

It's a nice location. Not too far from town, so you can easily drive into deadwood, for the day/night if you want. Beautiful spot, I recently stayed in a site just a short walk away from the water. So beautiful. The lake is small but still great.

Siteloop C
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2016

Perfect for family camping!

Our kids love the lake! It's so small that it's usually warm and the campsites are pretty level! We took our 6 month old and 8 year old and they loved it.

  • Review photo of Roubaix Lake by Casey D., July 24, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Roubaix Lake?

    Roubaix Lake allows vehicles up to 99 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Roubaix Lake?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Roubaix Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Roubaix Lake have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Roubaix Lake does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Roubaix Lake?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Roubaix Lake. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Roubaix Lake, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Roubaix Lake?

    There are 58 campsites at Roubaix Lake and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts