Bearlodge Campground

Cook Lake Recreation Area, just a 25-minute drive away, has ample opportunity for hiking, picnicking, and water activities. Please note, there is a $5 day use fee at Cook Lake. Nearly 55-miles of non-motorized trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding can be accessed just outside of the town of Sundance and 70 miles of motorized trails for 55-inch OHV use can be found throughout the Bearlodge. Please visit the Black Hills National Forest website to learn more about the recreation opportunities on the Bearlodge Ranger District. Facilities Bearlodge Campground has sites available to accommodate tents, trailers, and small RVs, each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. There is a vault toilet and trash receptacles available in the center of the campground. Electrical hook-ups and water are not available. Natural Features Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers. Mountain lions, although rarely seen, also call this area home. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. Nearby Attractions The historic town of Aladdin, Wyoming is about 7 miles to the east on State Highway 24. Devil's Tower National Monument is located about 25 miles to the West of Bearlodge Campground on State Highway 24.