Pactola Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.0674, -103.5055
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water. Pactola Visitor Center is located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for conservation education and information to visitors. For reservations visit Recreation.gov
From the USFS.Official page
Is Pactola Campground free?
No. Pactola Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Pactola Campground?
Take State Highway 44 from Rapid City, South Dakota, 15 miles west, turn left or south on 385; travel 2 miles across dam to Custer Gulch Road; turn right or west and travel 2 miles to the campground. Stop at the host site to get checked in
What are the rules at Pactola Campground?
This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campground .
Nearby
- BEAR GULCH1.1 mi
- Bear Gulch Group Campground1.1 mi
- Pactola Reservoir Campground1.5 mi
- Sheridan North Group Campground5.9 mi
- SHERIDAN NORTH COVE GRP CG5.9 mi
- SHERIDAN LAKE6.2 mi
- Steamboat Rock Recreation Site6.5 mi
- Sheridan Southside Campground6.9 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.
