Reaching Redbank Spring Campground requires an extended drive on gravel and dirt forest roads, putting it well outside the range of casual drop-in visits. The campground sits within Black Hills National Forest and holds just four sites, each with enough space to spread out. Vault toilets are listed as an amenity, though a recent visitor noted facilities may be unavailable, so checking the USFS site before arrival is worth the effort. No water is available on-site. Nightly fees run $10-$16, pets are permitted, and RVs up to 40 feet can access the campground. The surrounding forest roads also draw ATV users, as many routes are closed to highway-legal vehicles. Campers wanting a smaller, closer-in option might consider Moon Campground to the southwest.
Description
Looking for seclusion? Redbank Springs Campground is located off the beaten path and offers limited sites for those wanting to be surrounded by the sounds of nature. Situated west of Deerfield Lake along Road #294, this campground only has four sites. This lesser-known location is rustic and is tucked away in a beautiful spot in the Black Hills. Sites are available first-come, first serve.
NOTE: Redbank Springs Campground Opens Memorial Weekend 2023. Campers at this location are advised that garbage services are not available in 2023 and this campground will be open with limited services at this time as the forest is in the process of getting toilets decommissioned/replaced. Campers will need to follow pack it in and pack it out procedures. Forest officials ask that campers be respectful of the campground, surrounding area, and leave it in good condition for the next user(s). If conditions create unsafe or unsanitary situations, the campground will be closed. Forest Recreation Management (FRM) – campground concessionaire - is not providing any operational services to Redbank Springs Campground in 2023. Hell Canyon Ranger District will be serving as the point of contact for any operational needs, management actions, or concerns related to this campground. District staff can be reached by calling (605) 673-9200.
Map & DirectionsRedbank Spring Campground is located in South Dakota near Newcastle
Directions
11 miles W of Deerfield Lake near Wyo. Border
Coordinates
43.99053225 N
103.98065775 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 35 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 27 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 5 hrs 3 min from Fort Collins, CO
