Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Area, Belle Fourche, SD

Belle Fourche Reservoir

Dakota Areas Office

Free Camping at Belle Fourche Reservoir

This is a free, dispersed camping area under the authority of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. There is a vault toilet on site, along with picnic tables and fire rings. Several previously-used campsites along the shore. There is another dispersed camping area at the larger peninsula above (known as Gaden's Point).

Authority

Belle Fourche Reservoir SD logo

Belle Fourche Reservoir

Dakota Areas Office

Main Office

Tel: (701) 221-1207

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 44.7294, -103.7175

Elevation: 2,999 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days in any 30 day consecutive period

Amenities: Vault toilet

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Kyle & Michelle

Kyle & Michelle

The Wandering Shores

Camping Belle Fourche Reservoir Dispersed Area

Plenty of free, dispersed camping on two peninsulas along the western-shore of Belle Fourche Reservoir, including this smaller peninsula marked on the map above, and the larger peninsula just above it. The third peninsula (the lowest, closest to US-212) has a fee campground, Rocky Point, along with a dump station that costs $15.00 to use if you’re not staying there.

Susie Peak Rd, which is the road leading to these two free, dispersed peninsulas, is hard packed dirt and gravel, suitable for any vehicle. It does get washboarded in areas.

During the summer, temperatures here get hot, typically into the 90s and 100s. Many previously-used campsites have a few trees, but none offer any shade from the sun.

The drive into downtown Belle Fourche, SD is an 11.3 mile drive.

Free Camping at Belle Fourche Reservoir, South Dakota – Full Review & Tips!, The Wandering Shores

Associated Documents

Belle Fourche Reservoir Jurisdiction Map, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 2024

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