Recreation area

Blacktail Picnic Area

Dakota Prairie National Grasslands · South Dakota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

A picnic area near the Blacktail Trailhead features a rainbow trout fishing area.

Activities

  • FISHING
  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.