Reuter Campground
Black Hills National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Sundance, WY, WY
Price: From $22 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: May through October
Reuter Campground, located on a hillside of Ponderosa pine and grassy understory, offering a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in northeastern Wyoming’s Black Hills National Forest. The campground is named after Emil Reuter, a German immigrant who made his way into the canyon in 1893 and spent the rest of his life prospecting in the area. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/reuter-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Peaceful hillside setting in Black Hills National Forest with Ponderosa pine forest offering multiple recreation options. Well-maintained Forest Service campground with fire rings and picnic tables at all sites.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Striped Skunk, Canada Jay, and Red Crossbill documented in the area
Insider tips for Reuter Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites Devils Tower is approximately 30 minutes away Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available at most sites
Skip Reuter Campground if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups suitable for most RVs. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 12 total sites.
Best time to visit Reuter Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sundance (Hill City, WY), Cook Lake Rec Area (Hill City, WY), Bearlodge Campground (Aladdin, WY), Timon Campground (Spearfish, SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Reuter Campground
Cell signal at Reuter Campground (Sundance, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 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.
Reuter Campground, located on a hillside of Ponderosa pine and grassy understory, offering a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in northeastern Wyoming’s Black Hills National Forest. The campground is named after Emil Reuter, a German immigrant who made his way into the canyon in 1893 and spent the rest of his life prospecting in the area. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water.
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 entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites
Devils Tower is approximately 30 minutes away
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
To access the Reuter Campground from Sundance, travel west on US Highway 90 for approximately 1 mile. Turn off the interstate at Exit 185 and travel west on US Highway 14 for 1 mile. Turn right, or north, onto County Road 100 (FSR 838) and travel 3 miles to the campground.
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#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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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