Dalton Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.2310, -103.4750
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Dalton Lake Campground sits next to the 2.8 acre Dalton Lake and offers nearby access to fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a variety of motorized recreation opportunities. Explore the dozens of miles of nearby trails or simply relax and enjoy the lake and nearby Little Elk Creek. The campground offers 11 sites and a picnic area nestled into the Ponderosa Pines of the Northern Black Hills. Whether you are looking to take some time to relax or looking for an adventure, the seclusion of Dalton Lake Campground offers an ideal experience for almost any explorer. Recreation Dalton Lake Campground provides extensive opportunities for access to outdoor recreation. Try fishing from the several piers surrounding Dalton lake, explore a portion of the 111 mile Centennial trail that runs adjacent to the campground or hop on your dirt bike, ATV or side by side to adventure through the dozens of nearby OHV trails. Facilities • Standard Nonelectric Campsites • Restrooms • Group Picnic Shelter Natural Features Dalton Lake Campground sits at just under 4,400 feet elevation and is surrounded by tall peaks and beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest. Little Elk Creek feeds into Dalton lake and continues it’s meandering journey through large boulders and winding canyons east toward Piedmont, South Dakota. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
From the USFS.
Is Dalton Lake Campground free?
No. Dalton Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Dalton Lake Campground?
Campground is located approximately 2 1/2 miles west of Forest Highway 26 (Vanocker Canyon Road) on Forest Service Road 224.
What are the rules at Dalton Lake Campground?
This campground is located near the motorized section of the Centennial Trail and can be very busy with ohv traffic.
Nearby
- Boxelder Forks Campground3.8 mi
- Steamboat Rock Recreation Site5.1 mi
- Roubaix Campground9.6 mi
- ROUBAIX LAKE9.9 mi
- Alkali Creek Camp Site10.0 mi
- Alkali Creek Campground Host Site10.0 mi
- Alkali Creek Camp Site10.0 mi
- Alkali Creek Camp Site10.0 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.
