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D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery

Established in 1896, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, formerly Spearfish National Fish Hatchery, serves as a living fishery museum dedicated to fish culture and resource management. The hatchery was constructed to propagate, stock, and establish trout populations in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. In addition to propagating trout for tribal lands in South Dakota and Eastern Montana, D.C. Booth is home to that National Fish and Aquatic Conservation Archives. Grounds are…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 44.5, -103.86669922

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Northern Hills-Spearfish
  • Spearfish Quarry Trailhead
  • Crow Peak Trailhead (Trail #64)
  • Black Hills Mining Museum
  • Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77)
  • Red Lake Trailhead

Frequently asked questions

Is D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery reservable?

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery?

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