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

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

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.

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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.

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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 RV164 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
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 hookups or services — no water or power available✕ You arrive outside May-October seasonal window✕ You cannot navigate rough road access in poor visibility

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Seasonal operations period 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: Mountain Goat, Wapiti, Least Chipmunk, Vesper Sparrow, Western Wood-Pewee, Ruffed Grouse, Mountain Bluebird

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 Redbank Spring Campground cost per night?+
Redbank Spring Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Redbank Spring Campground open?+
Redbank Spring Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Redbank Spring Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Redbank Spring Campground?+
Redbank Spring Campground can accommodate RVs up to 164 feet.
How do I make reservations at Redbank Spring Campground?+
Redbank Spring 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 Redbank Spring Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Redbank Spring Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Redbank Spring Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Redbank Spring Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●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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