Black Fox Campground
Federal campground in Black Hills National Forest
Location: Rochford, SD, SD
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Black Fox Campground is a remote nine-site campground nestled within a spruce forest along the South Fork Rapid Creek, adjacent to the Black Fox Botanical Area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Black Fox Campground is a remote nine-site campground nestled within a spruce forest along the South Fork Rapid Creek, adjacent to the Black Fox Botanical Area.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also mule deer, American bison, wild turkey, and multiple snake species (smooth greensnake, western terrestrial garter snake, red-sided garter snake).
Insider tips for Black Fox Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand From Rochford, travel west on NFSR 231 for approximately eight miles, then turn south on NFSR 233; campground is on the left after crossing the bridge over Rapid Creek Call (661) 702-1420 for facility-specific information
Skip Black Fox Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You're planning to visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 9 tent sites available.
Best time to visit Black Fox Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Castle Peak Campground (Rochford, SD), Hanna Campground (Lead, SD), Dutchman (Rapid City, SD), Whitetail (Rapid City, SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Fox Campground
Cell signal at Black Fox Campground (Rochford, 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.
Black Fox Campground is a remote nine-site campground nestled within a spruce forest along the South Fork Rapid Creek, adjacent to the Black Fox Botanical Area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
From Rochford, travel west on NFSR 231 for approximately eight miles, then turn south on NFSR 233; campground is on the left after crossing the bridge over Rapid Creek
Call (661) 702-1420 for facility-specific information
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Rochford, travel west on National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 231 for approximately eight miles. Turn south on NFSR 233, the campground will be on the left after you cross the bridge over Rapid Creek.
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- 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.
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