Pactola Reservoir Campground
Pactola Reservoir Campground is a national forest campground in South Dakota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.07528, -103.53306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Photography, Swimming Site, Visitor Center
- 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 Pactola Reservoir Campground
Overview This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water. Pactola Visitor Center is located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for conservation education and information to visitors. Recreation Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Visitors can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain. From Pactola Reservoir, hikers can access the 2.2-mile Osprey Trail which includes two loop trails and a spur trail to an overlook. The trail is named for the ospreys that are often seen in the area. Pactola Reservoir is an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow, lake and brown trout as well as largemouth and rock bass, kokanee salmon and yellow perch. Record lake trout are caught here annually, and large brown trout find habitat in Rapid Creek above and below the reservoir. Facilities Pactola Reservoir Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs, including several tent-only sites. Several sites have views of the reservoir. The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Access to the reservoir and beach is within walking distance, and 2 boat r
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 23 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 656 designated routes (763 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Gulch | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Bear Gulch | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pactola | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Pactola Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | $26 | — |
| Steamboat Rock Picnic & Tent Camping Area | Private campground | 6.5 mi | $14 | — |
| Steamboat Rock | National forest camping area | 6.5 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.