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Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest

Iron Creek Horse Camp is located in the Black Hills National Forest near Custer, South Dakota. The terrain consists of forested areas with rolling hills and open spaces. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer.

Description

National Forest

Black Hills National Forest

Overview

Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek Horse Camp offers a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Southeastern South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest. The camp is adjacent to Iron Creek and surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests. Horse enthusiasts will find this setting ideal for exploring wilderness areas and historical sites.

Recreation

Black Hills National Forest offers visitors a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. From this campground, visitors can access the Centennial Trail, and parts of the Black Elk Wilderness and Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Trails weave through the wilderness offering primitive, non-motorized recreational experiences.

Natural Features

Stretching across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Nearby Black Elk Wilderness lies in the center of the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. The wilderness encompasses the Harney Range, an area long held sacred by American Indians. The wilderness is named after Black Elk, a Oglala Lakota holy man, and is the only wilderness in the Black Hills. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers. Mountain lions, although rarely seen, also call this area home.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Possible day trips include Custer State Park with its many buffalo and other wildlife, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park as well as Jewel Cave which is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world. Nearby riding trails treat users to beautiful views throughout their many miles.

Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

Fee Info

There is no discount for this campground.

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Location

Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest is located in South Dakota

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Directions

To access the Iron Creek Horse Camp from Custer, travel east on US Highway 16A for approximately 9 miles. Turn left, or north, onto State Highway 87 and travel approximately 6 miles to FSR 345. Turn right, or north, onto FSR 345. Turn left into the campground.

Coordinates

43.8183333 N
103.4738889 W

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Site Types

  • Equestrian

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  • Reservable
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  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Very pretty but rustic

If roughing it is your thing - this campground is for you! No electricity or water is available but there are vault toilets.

Beautiful location!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest?

    Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest?

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