Grizzly Bear Campground
Grizzly Bear Campground is a national forest campground in South Dakota. Hookups: water & sewer.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.88444, -103.43528
- Hookups
- Water & Sewer
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 605-673-9200
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Grizzly Bear Campground
Overview This campground lies beneath a canopy of oak and Ponderosa pine on the banks of Grizzly Creek. The site has retained much of its original Civilian Conservation Corps character, and offers visitors recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Located along the Iron Mountain Road, it is between Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Custer State Park. A pavillion built by the Civilian Conservation Corps still stands and is available for use by campers. Recreation Black Hills National Forest offers visitors a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. The winter landscape is ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. From a nearby trailhead, visitors can access the Centennial Trail and parts of the Black Elk Wilderness and Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Trails weave through the wilderness for a primitive, non-motorized recreation experience. For those seeking higher elevations, a day-long trek to the summit of nearby Black Elk Peak is worth the effort. Black Elk Peak is the highest natural point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the summit is bare granite and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. An old stone tower (Harney Lookout Tower) at the top, once used as a fire lookout, is still open to hikers. Facilities Due to tight, sharp turns, towing vehicles is prohibited in this
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 9.4 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 272 designated routes (264 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Bear | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Grizzly Creek - USFS | Private campground | 0.6 mi | $20 | — |
| Wrinkled Rock | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Horse Thief Lake Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | $26 | — |
| Horsethief Lake Campground | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Iron Creek | National forest horse camp | 4.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.