USFS · Campground · Free
A campground with 8 sites located in the North Cave Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District near Ludlow, SD. Camp sites: 8 Accessible Facilities: Toilet Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 14 day stay limit. Information: Sioux District Office Box 37, Main & First Camp Crook, SD 57724 (605) 797-4432
From the USFS.
Yes. Picnic Spring Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
From Ludlow, SD travel north 2 miles on Hwy 85 to Tufte Road. Turn left and continue for 4 miles and turn right continuing on Tufte Road. Go 1 mile and turn left on Forest Road 3114 (Fuller Pass Road). Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Forest Road 3123. Go 1/4 mile and turn right into Picnic Spring Campground.
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
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