Bear Gulch Group Campground
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.0750, -103.5258
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with up to 60 people, there are eight individual tent sites around a central parking area. The summers are pleasant, and the bay provides a great way to cool off on sunny days (summer temperatures range from highs in the mid-80s, to lows in the mid-50s). It can be reserved from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bear Gulch (Group Site) Reservation Visit Recreation.gov to make your campground reservation.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Bear Gulch Group Campground free?
No. Bear Gulch Group Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Bear Gulch Group Campground?
From Rapid City, Take highway 385 and turn onto Eldeweiss Mountain Rd, follow for 3 miles, then turn right onto Bear Gulch Rd, follow for 3 miles. There is a locked gate at the entrance of the campsite, make sure to check your reservation for the code on the lock
What are the rules at Bear Gulch Group Campground?
Reservation Only. Call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov
Nearby
- BEAR GULCH0.0 mi
- Pactola Reservoir Campground0.4 mi
- Pactola Campground1.1 mi
- Steamboat Rock Recreation Site6.3 mi
- Sheridan North Group Campground6.8 mi
- SHERIDAN NORTH COVE GRP CG6.8 mi
- SHERIDAN LAKE7.0 mi
- Sheridan Southside Campground7.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
