Bismark Lake

US Forest Service · South Dakota

Bismark Lake in South Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 58 public campsites we map in South Dakota.

Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest. Acess to this campground is through Custer State Park near the West Highway 16A entrance. Sites in the campground are widely spaced and open up to views of lakes, providing adequate privacy for visitors.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $30/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 23
Listed facilities: drinking water (as published by the agency)
Phone: (605)673-9300
Coordinates: 43.78194, -103.51583

Plan the ride in, not just the night

Motocamp routes the vehicle you are actually in and picks up the road surface on the way. Download the state and it keeps working with no signal.

Start a 14-day trial

Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-08, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

All camping near Rapid City · All camping in South Dakota