Legion Lake - Custer State Park campground
Legion Lake - Custer State Park
What's on-site at Legion Lake - Custer State Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Legion Lake - Custer State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bismark Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bismarck Lake | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Stockade Lake N - Custer State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Shady Rest Youth Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Legion Lake - Custer State Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Coolidge Cr Nr Game Lodge Nr Custer Sd | 0 cfs | → |
| French Cr Above Fairburn Sd | 2 cfs | → |
| Battle Cr Near Keystone Sd | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Near Pringle | 5 cfs | → |
| Battle Cr At Hermosa Sd | 3 cfs | → |
| Spring Cr Near Keystone Sd | 1 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Legion Lake - Custer State Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hill City | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hot Springs | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Custer 21.4 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc North Rapid Creek (Snotel) | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Blind Park (Snotel) | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Black Elk
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Wildlife Preserve Norbeck Wildlife Preserve Nat
- Custer State Park
- Wind Cave National Park
- Jewel Cave National Monument
Boat launches
- Bismark Lake Road Custer County
- Calvert Road Pennington County
- Sheridan Lake Road 16451, Rapid City
- Pennington County
- Fsr 450 Pennington County
- Jenney Gulch Picnic Area Fishing Access
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Legion Lake - Custer State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Legion Lake - Custer State Park
Can I make reservations at Legion Lake - Custer State Park?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Legion Lake - Custer State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Legion Lake - Custer State Park.