US Forest Service · South Dakota
Pinnacles Camping Area in South Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 58 public campsites we map in South Dakota.
This primitive camping area contains 70 designated camping sites each marked with a 6" round post. Expansive scenic views of prairie and badlands attract many seasonal campers to this popular area. Camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campfires are only allowed in contained fire pans. The unimproved road is rough with gravel, washboard, and small rocks on a natural roadway. Wet conditions make the area extremely muddy and slippery. There are no amenities available. Please recreate responsibly.
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Start a 14-day trialSource: US Forest Service, dated 2026-07-02, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.