Best camping near Black Hawk
30 campgrounds · 30 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Black Hawk, South Dakota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 30 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Pactola Campground
Good
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Pactola Campground, located in the state of South Dakota, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to make your…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Pactola
Good
10.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Pactola Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of South Dakota. Situated near the beautiful Pactola Reservoir, this camping area offers a range of amenities…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Bear Gulch (Group Site)
Good
10.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Bear Gulch is a camping area located in the scenic state of South Dakota. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Sheridan Lake North Cove (Group Sites) Campground
Good
13.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake North Cove (Group Sites) Campground, located in South Dakota, offers an excellent camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This campground provides several…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground
Good
14.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground is nestled in the scenic beauty of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Sheridan Lake
Good
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake camping area, located in the beautiful state of South Dakota, offers a wonderful camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Sheridan Lake South Campground
Good
15.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake South Campground, located in the beautiful state of South Dakota, offers a fantastic camping experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. This campground boasts…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Strawberry Picnic & Tent Camping Area
Good
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Strawberry Picnic & Tent Camping Area in South Dakota is a picturesque and well-equipped campground that offers a delightful camping experience. With numerous amenities available…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Horse Thief Lake Campground
Good
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Horse Thief Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of South Dakota. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable and…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Horsethief Lake
Good
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Horsethief Lake camping area is located in the beautiful state of South Dakota. Situated near the Black Hills National Forest, this campground offers a serene and picturesque…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Horsethief Lake Campground
Good
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Horsethief Lake Campground, located in the state of South Dakota, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated near Custer State Park, this campground…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Steamboat Rock Picnic & Tent Camping Area
Fair
5.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Steamboat Rock Picnic & Tent Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of South Dakota. This camping area offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Dalton Lake Campground
Fair
6.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Dalton Lake Campground is a serene camping spot located in the state of South Dakota. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Dalton Lake
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Dalton Lake camping area, located in South Dakota, offers a serene and picturesque environment for campers to enjoy. With its peaceful surroundings and a range of amenities, it is…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Boxelder Forks
Fair
8.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 97°F
Boxelder Forks Camping Area in South Dakota offers stunning views of the surrounding Black Hills National Forest. The campground has 28 first-come-first-serve sites with picnic…
Why 83: live conditions (fair) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Black Hawk
The Black Hawk area has 30 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Black Hawk
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.