Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg
Black Hills National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Rapid City, SD, SD
Price: From $60 per night
Price range: $60–$192 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Sheridan North Cove Group Campground, in a forest of Ponderosa pine is along the north shore of Sheridan Lake. This is an ideal setting for large groups and gatherings. Lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water draw guests to this part of Black Hills National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Sheridan North Cove Group Campground sits along the north shore of Sheridan Lake in a Ponderosa pine forest, offering ideal settings for large groups with lake views and access to hiking, fishing, boating, and water sports throughout Black Hills National Forest.
Wildlife alert: Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Milksnake, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in area; also Mountain Goats, Osprey, and Black-backed Woodpeckers
Insider tips for Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Picnic areas at end of park are reservation-only with day-use fees Limited tree cover at sites; plan ahead if hammocking is needed
Skip Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You're visiting outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal closure. You want to avoid crowds — group campground with high demand.
Best time to visit Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sheridan Lake (Rapid city, SD), Horsethief Lake Campground (Hill City, SD), Willow Creek Horse Camp (Hill City, SD), Bear Gulch (Rapid City, SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg
Cell signal at Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg (Rapid City, SD): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Sheridan North Cove Group Campground, in a forest of Ponderosa pine is along the north shore of Sheridan Lake. This is an ideal setting for large groups and gatherings. Lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water draw guests to this part of Black Hills National Forest.
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
Picnic areas at end of park are reservation-only with day-use fees
Limited tree cover at sites; plan ahead if hammocking is needed
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
To access the Sheridan Lake North Group Campground from Rapid City, travel south (west) on US Highway 16 for 18 miles to Three Forks. Turn right, or north, onto Highway 385, and travel 3 miles to Sheridan Lake Road. Turn right, or east, onto Sheridan Lake Road, and travel 1 mile to the north shore.
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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.
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