Where gravel roads wind through Fort Pierre National Grassland, Sheriff Dam on 285th Avenue provides dispersed camping access managed by the US Forest Service. This drive-in site sits along a dam structure, offering campers a base for exploring the surrounding grassland terrain.
The dispersed format means no designated sites or facilities, requiring campers to bring water and practice Leave No Trace principles. Richland reservoir dispersed camping lies just under three miles north for those wanting additional water access options.
Map & DirectionsSheriff Dam on 285th Avenue is located in South Dakota near Fort Pierre
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
44.10784393 N
100.4258819 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Sheriff Dam on 285th Avenue needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Rapid City, SD
- 2 hrs 59 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 3 hrs 44 min from Bismarck, ND
- 4 hrs 1 min from Sioux City, IA
