Boxelder Forks Campground
Black Hills National Forest — fishing
Location: Nemo, SD, SD
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
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Boxelder Forks Campground offers 13 campsites nestled in Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek with easy access to fishing, the Centennial Trail (1 mile east), and dozens of OHV trails. The campground provides both tent and RV camping at $24/night with a camp host on-site.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wapiti, Western Tanager, Great Blue Heron, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Bullsnake, and Common Garter Snake have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Boxelder Forks Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. Fishing access is steps away from campsites along Boxelder Creek.
Skip Boxelder Forks Campground if: You need RV hookups—none are available at most sites.. You plan to visit outside May through October—the campground is closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Boxelder Forks Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Dalton Lake Campground (Nemo, SD), Steamboat Recreation Area (SD), Roubaix Lake (Spearfish, SD), Pactola Reservoir Campground (Rapid City, SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boxelder Forks Campground
Cell signal at Boxelder Forks Campground (Nemo, SD): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
Fishing access is steps away from campsites along Boxelder Creek.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Rapid City, take South Canyon Road for approximately 7.1 miles to Nemo Road. Then proceed on Nemo Road for 11 miles to the town of Nemo, South Dakata. Turn left onto Boxelder Forks Road / Forest Road 140 and stay on Forest Service Road 140 for approximately 1.7 miles. The campground will be on your right.
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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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