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SHERIDAN LAKE

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The 10 most popular campsites at SHERIDAN LAKE

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (May–Jul). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 109

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 116

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 067

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 117

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 045

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 069

Top pick

Ranked #6 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 066

Top pick

Ranked #6 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 085

Top pick

Ranked #6 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 065

Top pick

Ranked #9 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 068

Top pick

Ranked #9 of 111

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.

Recreation
Black Hills National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. The Dakota Point Trailhead for the popular Centennial Trail is located on the northeast side of Sheridan Lake, as is the Calumet Trailhead for the Flume Trail. At 11 miles (plus a 3-mile loop), the Flume Trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail because of its historical significance to the local people. The Rockerville Flume carried water 20 miles, from Spring Creek west of present day Sheridan Lake, east to the placer diggings near Rockerville. The flume operated until 1885, and the trail follows the actual flume bed for much of its length. Along the way are historic artifacts and parts of the flume itself. Sheridan Lake is an ideal spot for fishing, swimming and boating. The reservoir supports populations of rainbow, brown trout, northern pike and perch. Fly fishing is popular in Spring Creek below the dam, and ice fishing is popular on the lake in winter.

Nearby
Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world. Other possible day trips include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument, Devils Tower National Monument and Wind Cave National Park.