South Dakota

Pennington County

Willow Creek Horse Camp

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* **Please be aware that Willow Creek Horse Camp sites 1-3 will now accommodate horses and has corrals for each site! **

Willow Creek Horse Camp

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Black Hills National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

Black Hills National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

Black Hills National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

Black Hills National Forest

Closures for Mt. Rushmore Fourth of July Fireworks

Breezy Point and Wrinkled Rock Recreation Sites found on South Dakota Hwy 244 and Roads 442, 442.1A, and 751 are closed to public access July 2-July 3, 2026.

Black Hills National Forest

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Bearlodge and Hell Canyon Ranger Districts, Wyoming

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming. Learn what activities are restricted to help prevent wildfires.

Black Hills National Forest

Rochford Exploratory Drill Pads and Access Routes Closure

Temporary closure of drill pads and access routes near Rochford, SD, to protect public safety on the Black Hills National Forest.

Black Hills National Forest

Topaz timber sale near Sturgis, SD Continues Operations

Topaz timber sale near Sturgis, SD continues. Tethered logging with chipping/mastication may cause flying debris near trails. Watch signs and flaggers.

Black Hills National Forest

Attention Cavers and Spelunkers

Remember that access to all caves in Region 2 must be authorized through a mandatory registration system that is available Online through the regional office.

Black Hills National Forest

Please Use Caution When Entering the Black Elk Wilderness

Please use caution when entering the Wilderness. At any given time, trees can fall without warning. Many of the trails located within the Black Elk Wilderness are cleared in early summer, but the number of downed trees across trails can change in an instant from storms passing over the Black…

Black Hills National Forest

Don't Move Firewood & Other Firewood Information

The Forest Service sells permits to cut firewood for personal use. Firewood cutting can be a fun outing, can save on your heating bill and can be good exercise. Firewood cutting cleans up dead wood, reduces the potential for wildfires, and avoids waste of a valuable resource, but it can also cause…

Black Hills National Forest

Hwy 385 Construction Updates

Visit https://us-385.com/ for updates on the Hwy 385 Construction project and/or text “US385” to 605-566-4041 to receive updates.

Black Hills National Forest

Open Fire Restriction - Black Hills NF in South Dakota

Prohibition on campfires or fires except for in certain established fireplaces or stoves within the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District in South Dakota.

Black Hills National Forest

Order 172 - Cook Lake Closure Order

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Bearlodge Ranger District, Black Hills National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A…

Black Hills National Forest

Order 159 - Occupancy & Use Restrictions - Black Elk Wilderness

Pursuant to 16U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System(NFS) lands and trails within the Black Elk Wilderness of the Black Hills National Forest, located in Pennington County and Custer County, South Dakota, and shown on the attached…

Black Hills National Forest

Order 114- Special Restriction - Over Snow Travel Order & Map

Over Snow Travel Order

Black Hills National Forest

Order 082 - Area Closure - Motorized Vehicles within Botanical Area

Acts prohibited information on possessing or operating a motorized vehicle off Forest Development Roads within these Botanical Areas. 36 CFR 261.53 (b).

Black Hills National Forest

Order 079 - Area Closure - Craven Canyon

Area closure for occupancy and use regulations - Craven Canyon information

Black Hills National Forest

Order 074 - Prohibited Entry - Forest Caves/Mines

Prohibited Entry - Forest Caves/Mines information.

Black Hills National Forest

Order 046 - Length of Stay Restrictions & Reservation - Campgrounds

Length Order Special Restrictions & Reservation.

Black Hills National Forest

Order 044 - Area Closure - Concentrated Public Use Areas & Developed Rec. Areas

Special Closure Order on Concentrated Public Use Areas and Developed Recreation Areas. See Order below for details.

Black Hills National Forest

Order 015 - Road Use Regulations - Forest Development

Code of Federal Regulations, the following acts are prohibited on all Forest Development Roads under the jurisdiction of the Black Hills National Forest: Using a National Forest road for commercial hauling of non-federal products, commodities, or materials without a permit or written…

Black Hills National Forest

Order 025 - Site Closure - Designated Seismic

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibited: No person(s) may enter or be within the area within 1/2 mile of the Designated Seismic Site, (DSS), or on Forest Development Road 711 or FDR 110.4A within 1/2 mile of the DSS. This prohibited area is described as T.2N., R.1E.,…

Black Hills National Forest

Order 024 - Mine Closure - Spokane

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following are prohibited: a) All motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering the area known as the Spokane Mine. Access is limited to foot travel and by horseback. This prohibited area is shown on the attached map. (36 CFR 261.53(c) and (f)). b) Access is…

Black Hills National Forest

Order 019 - Mining Prohibited - Norbeck

In accordance with. "36 CFR 251.10 PROHIBITION OF LOCATION OF MINING CLAIMS WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS IN THE NORBECK WILDLIFE PRESERVE, SOUTH DAKOTA", it has been determined that the location of mining claims within the area described below would not be in the public interest. [13 FR 3676, July 1, 1948,…

Black Hills National Forest

Order 010 - Nuclear Burial Site - Warren Peak

For public health or safety the use of explosives within the below described area is prohibited. (36 CFR 261.53)

Dutchman

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Pactola Reservoir Campground

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Pactola Reservoir Campground

From Recreation.gov

Construction project planned for **Loop B only** in 2026, this may impact reservations throughout the summer. You will be notified if your reservation changes, we recommend looking at a different loop if your dates are not flexible. We will update Rec.gov with new information as available.

Oreville Campground

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Grizzly Creek Primitive

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

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