French Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. 14-day stay limit typical for USFS sites.
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 2:29AM MDT until April 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN WYOMING AND WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... .Warm, very dry, and windy weather will support critical fire weather conditions over portions of northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota through this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 315 Southern Campbell, 317 Weston County Plains, 320 Central Black Hills, 321 Southern Black Hills, 322 Fall River County Area, 324 Eastern Foot Hills, 325 Custer County Plains, 326 Pine Ridge Area, 329 West Central Plains and 332 Badlands Area. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity will produce critical fire weather conditions.
About
French Creek Campground is a small, free primitive campground located on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland approximately 11 miles east of Fairburn on French Creek Road. Set in a remote badlands and prairie landscape, this rustic campground attracts rockhounds, OHV enthusiasts, and those seeking solitude in the Great Plains. The campground features basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. No drinking water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. Adjacent to the campground is a barren hill with exposed rock layers where rockhounds can search for agates and other minerals. A small creek flows nearby, adding to the natural setting. Some campsites are gated to allow horses to graze close to camp, making this a suitable destination for equestrian camping. The surrounding Buffalo Gap National Grassland offers opportunities for exploring badlands formations, prairie hiking, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle use. The area is known for its geological diversity and fossil-rich terrain. Campers should note that collection of vertebrate fossils requires a permit, and no commercial fossil collection is permitted except for petrified wood. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a typical 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From Fairburn, travel approximately 11 miles east on French Creek Road to the campground turnoff on your left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (308) 432-0300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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