Boxelder Forks Campground
Boxelder Forks Campground is a national forest campground in South Dakota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.19783, -103.53527
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Boxelder Forks Campground
Overview Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation. Dozens of miles of OHV trails are in close proximity to the campground. Meanwhile, fishing access is just steps away from the campground. Recreation Dozens of miles of OHV trails originate in the area. The Centennial Trail also offers non-motorized recreation for those interested in hiking, biking or horseback riding. Natural Features The campground is tucked into the Ponderosa Pines and White Spruce along Boxelder Creek. Boxelder Creek offers access to fishing for Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. The surrounding forest hosts a variety of wildlife including: elk, deer, squirrels and a host of birds species. Contact Info Between 05/16/2026 and 09/30/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (605) 872-7869 to speak with local staff. From 10/01/2026 to 05/14/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (605) 642-4622 for general information.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Love's Travel Stop · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 31 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 648 designated routes (706 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxelder Forks | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Boxelder Forks Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $21 | — |
| Dalton Lake | National forest campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Dalton Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Steamboat Rock | National forest camping area | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Steamboat Rock Picnic & Tent Camping Area | Private campground | 4.3 mi | $14 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.