Pactola
Pactola is a national forest campground in South Dakota.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.06741, -103.50548
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232078
About Pactola
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. For reservations visit Recreation.gov
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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
- 615 designated routes (708 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pactola Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | $26 | — |
| Bear Gulch | National forest group campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bear Gulch | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Pactola Reservoir Campground | National forest campground | 1.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg | National forest group campground | 5.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sheridan Lake | National forest campground | 6.2 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.