Timon Campground
Black Hills National Forest — lakeside
Location: Spearfish, SD, SD
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nestled in the heart of the Northern Black Hills, Timon Campground is the ultimate "hidden gem" for campers seeking a primitive, serene escape from the crowds. Located just 3.4 miles west of the iconic Savoy and Spearfish Canyon, this small campground offers a front-row seat to some of the Northern Hills’ best recreation opportunities.Trails Little Spearfish Trail : This 7 mile loop begins right next to the campground. It winds through Ponderosa Pines and Birch thickets, offering an off-the-beat
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host
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Small 7-site primitive campground in Northern Black Hills near Spearfish Canyon with excellent hiking access including the 7-mile Little Spearfish Trail loop. Highly rated by campers (4.7/5 stars) for clean, spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables suitable for small to mid-size RVs.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, Pacific martens, white-tailed deer, American dippers, black-headed grosbeaks, and garter snakes present in the area.
Insider tips for Timon Campground: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand. Bring your own water supply or use the pump mentioned in reviews. Access via Roughlock Falls Road (FSR 222) from Savoy — scenic drive through Spearfish Canyon.
Skip Timon Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer full-service amenities — this is a primitive campground.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Timon Campground: May-October — Official operating season only; campground closes outside these months..
Nearby campgrounds: Rod & Gun Campground (SD), Hanna Campground (Lead, SD), Black Fox Campground (Rochford, SD), Beaver Creek Campground (SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Timon Campground
Cell signal at Timon Campground (Spearfish, SD): strong 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%
- T-Mobile 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.
Nestled in the heart of the Northern Black Hills, Timon Campground is the ultimate "hidden gem" for campers seeking a primitive, serene escape from the crowds. Located just 3.4 miles west of the iconic Savoy and Spearfish Canyon, this small campground offers a front-row seat to some of the Northern Hills’ best recreation opportunities.Trails Little Spearfish Trail : This 7 mile loop begins right next to the campground. It winds through Ponderosa Pines and Birch thickets, offering an off-the-beaten-path experience while still being close to the activities of Spearfish Canyon.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand.
Bring your own water supply or use the pump mentioned in reviews.
Access via Roughlock Falls Road (FSR 222) from Savoy
scenic drive through Spearfish Canyon.
Official operating season only; campground closes outside these months.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
To access Timon Campground from Spearfish, South Dakota, travel south on US Highway 14A to Savoy, South Dakota, then turn right (west) onto FSR 222 (Roughlock Falls Road). Travel about 3.5 miles to the campground entrance.
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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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