Pactola Campground
This campground at the southern shores of Pactola Reservoir is one of the more popular campgrounds in the National Forest.
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Pactola Campground Details
This campground at the southern shores of Pactola Reservoir is one of the more popular campgrounds in the National Forest. There are 83 tent sites, four of which are accessible to people with disabilities. Sites cost $24 per night. The campground has running water and restrooms; just a half-mile away, at the Pactola Lake marina, you can do laundry or take a shower. You can reserve sites at Pactola Campground, but reservations are not required. To access the campground, take US Highway 385 from Rapid City to Custer Gulch Road. The campground is two miles down Custer Gulch Road. The A-loop campsites stay open through the winter; the rest of the sites close.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pactola Campground
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0.7 mi away
Osprey Trail
This loop trail climbs up to a scenic overlook spur trail, with views of Pactola Lake.
0.8 mi away
Pactola Recreation Area
This is the largest and deepest body of water in the Black Hills National Forest, and a prime location for fishing and other water activities.
1.2 mi away
Veterans Point Trail
A fully accessible trail along the shore of the Pactola Reservoir.
6.6 mi away
Sheridan Lake Recreation Area
The 383-acre reservoir is a prime destination for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, and more.
6.7 mi away
Rapid City, S.D.
Rapid City, S.D. could be called the gateway to Mount Rushmore: its regional airport is just 31 miles and 45 minutes from the memorial.
