Beaver Creek Campground

Federal campground in Black Hills National Forest

Location: SD, SD

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Beaver Creek Campground is a remote and quiet eight site campground located along Beaver Creek on the Wyoming and South Dakota border.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/beaver-creek-campground-sd to be notified when sites open up.

Remote and quiet eight-site campground located along Beaver Creek on the Wyoming and South Dakota border. Affordable at $22/night with fire rings and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: American Pronghorn, Desert Cottontail, Ruffed Grouse, Black-capped Chickadee, Swainson's Thrush, and Western Wood-Pewee documented in the area.

Insider tips for Beaver Creek Campground: Book early—it's a federal campground with only 8 sites Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available Call (661) 702-1420 for facility-specific information

Skip Beaver Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups. You're visiting outside May through October. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.

Best time to visit Beaver Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Redbank Spring Campground (SD), Black Fox Campground (Rochford, SD), Whitetail (Rapid City, SD), Ditch Creek Campground (Hill City, SD).

Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Creek Campground

Cell signal at Beaver Creek Campground (SD): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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SD, SD★ 4 (0 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Beaver Creek Campground is a remote and quiet eight site campground located along Beaver Creek on the Wyoming and South Dakota border.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You're visiting outside May through October✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a federal campground with only 8 sites

Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available

Call (661) 702-1420 for facility-specific information

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Pronghorn, Desert Cottontail, Ruffed Grouse, Black-capped Chickadee, Swainson's Thrush, and Western Wood-Pewee documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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307-746-2782· Black Hills National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Black Hills National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Black Hills National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Beaver Creek Campground cost per night?+
Beaver Creek Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Beaver Creek Campground open?+
Beaver Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Beaver Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Creek Campground?+
Beaver Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Beaver Creek Campground?+
Beaver Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Beaver Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Beaver Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Beaver Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Beaver Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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