Redbank Spring 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
Redbank Spring Campground is a small, secluded four-site campground situated off the beaten path near Redbank Spring Reservoir and nestled next to an open grassy field.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Small, secluded four-site campground near Redbank Spring Reservoir with excellent location for ATV riding. Campers praise it as an ideal spot for off-grid camping in a peaceful setting.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Goat, Wapiti, Least Chipmunk, Vesper Sparrow, Western Wood-Pewee, Ruffed Grouse, Mountain Bluebird
Insider tips for Redbank Spring Campground: Entrance is at Briggs Spring Road, at the end next to the Reservoir No reservations available — arrive early as campground often fills up Bring full off-grid setup: no power, no water, no host on-site
Skip Redbank Spring Campground if: You need hookups or services — no water or power available. You arrive outside May-October seasonal window. You cannot navigate rough road access in poor visibility.
Best time to visit Redbank Spring Campground: May-October — Seasonal operations period per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Beaver Creek Campground (SD), Ditch Creek Campground (Hill City, SD), Whitetail (Rapid City, SD), Dutchman (Rapid City, SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Redbank Spring Campground
Cell signal at Redbank Spring 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.
Redbank Spring Campground is a small, secluded four-site campground situated off the beaten path near Redbank Spring Reservoir and nestled next to an open grassy field.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryEntrance is at Briggs Spring Road, at the end next to the Reservoir
No reservations available
arrive early as campground often fills up
Bring full off-grid setup: no power, no water, no host on-site
Seasonal operations period per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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