Recreation area

Dakota Point Trailhead

Black Hills National Forest · South Dakota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

From Rapid City, travel south/west on Sheridan Lake Road for 15 miles.  Turn south (left) onto Dakota Point Road and travel for .25 miles.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

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.