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Northern Hills-Spearfish

The Northern Hills Ranger District covers the northern portion of the Black Hills on the South Dakota side. Spearfish has nearby access to over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, groomed and ungroomed cross-country ski trails, a 100 mile long hiking trail (Centennial Trail) and many other trails, a 110 mile long biking, hiking and horseback trail (Mickelson Trail), and 2 downhill ski areas (ski areas are near Deadwood, SD - 15 miles away).

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 44.50102949, -103.86075642

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
  • 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 Northern Hills-Spearfish reservable?

Northern Hills-Spearfish is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Northern Hills-Spearfish?

See the map for Northern Hills-Spearfish's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Northern Hills-Spearfish?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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