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Camping · South Dakota

Picnic Spring Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
45.8736, -103.4842
Last verified
September 19, 2026
45.8736° N · 103.4842° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

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.

Is Picnic Spring Campground free?

Yes. Picnic Spring Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Picnic Spring Campground?

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.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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