Sheridan Lake
Sheridan Lake is a national forest campground in South Dakota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.98082, -103.47229
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Accessible Swimming, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Ice Fishing, Kayaking, Motor Boat
- 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 Sheridan Lake
Overview This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead from within the campground and easy access to the South Beach Area, this recreational complex has everything needed for a fun, family camping experience. Recreation Black Hills National Forest offers 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. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. The Dakota Point Trailhead for the popular Centennial Trail is located on the northeast side of Sheridan Lake, as is the Calumet Trailhead for the Flume Trail. At 11 miles (plus a 3-mile loop), the Flume Trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail because of its historical significance to the local people. The Rockerville Flume carried water 20 miles, from Spring Creek west of present day Sheridan Lake, east to the placer diggings near Rockerville. The flume operated until 1885, and the trail follows the actual flume bed for much of its length. Along the way are historic artifacts and parts of the flume itself. Sheridan Lake is an ideal spot for fishing, swimming and boating. The reservoir supports populations of rainbow, brown trout, northern pike and perch. Fly fishing is popular in Spring Creek below the dam,
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 16 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 482 designated routes (504 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sheridan Southside | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | $26 | — |
| Three Forks Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Horse Thief Lake Campground | Private campground | 5.9 mi | $26 | — |
| Horsethief Lake Campground | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.