Boxelder Forks Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.1978, -103.5353
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation. Dozens of miles of OHV trails are in close proximity to the campground. Meanwhile, fishing access is just steps away from the campground. Recreation Dozens of miles of OHV trails originate in the area. The Centennial Trail also offers non-motorized recreation for those interested in hiking, biking or horseback riding. Natural Features The campground is tucked into the Ponderosa Pines and White Spruce along Boxelder Creek. Boxelder Creek offers access to fishing for Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. The surrounding forest hosts a variety of wildlife including: elk, deer, squirrels and a host of birds species. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
From the USFS.
Is Boxelder Forks Campground free?
No. Boxelder Forks Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Boxelder Forks Campground?
Approximately 1.5 miles west of Nemo on Forest Service Road 140.
Nearby
- Dalton Lake Campground3.8 mi
- Steamboat Rock Recreation Site4.3 mi
- Roubaix Campground6.3 mi
- ROUBAIX LAKE6.7 mi
- Pactola Reservoir Campground8.5 mi
- Bear Gulch Group Campground8.5 mi
- BEAR GULCH8.5 mi
- Pactola Campground9.1 mi
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.
