About this campground
The Cliff Swallow Trail is a 3.7 mile loop trail. Cliff swallows nest in the limestone bluffs above Beaver Creek. Look for gourd-shaped mud nests in the rock out-croppings below the ridge. Other wildlife commonly seen along the trail include white-tailed deer, elk, and turkey. Along Beaver Creek, watch for blue herons, beaver, and water dippers. High above, turkey vultures are often seen riding the thermal drafts. Mountain lions, although rarely seen, also call this area home.
Activities
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cook Lake Trailhead (Trail #88)Black Hills National Forest1 mi
- Blacktail TrailheadBlack Hills National Forest4 mi
- Carson Draw Trail System Trailhead (Trail #87)Black Hills National Forest6 mi
- Warren Peak Fire LookoutBlack Hills National Forest8 mi
- Ogden Creek TrailheadBlack Hills National Forest9 mi
- Sundance Trail System Trailhead (Trail #93)Black Hills National Forest11 mi
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Cliff Swallow Trailhead (Trail #91) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby South Dakota campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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