4.3947 reviewsPrice
$18 - $21.5/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$18 - $21.5/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
13 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Forest Rt. 140 west, Nemo, SD 57759
Anglers and mountain bikers will get the most from this place: Boxelder Creek runs right alongside the sites with rainbow and brown trout, and the Centennial Trail's 111-mile network is half a mile from the entrance. Riverside sites fill fast on summer weekends, so aim to arrive
No showers, no hookups, and a hand-pump for water, so RV campers expecting any services will be disappointed. ATV noise is a recurring complaint, and wet weather turns the access road slick enough to give smaller rigs trouble.
Reference information about Boxelder Forks Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<ul class="usa-card-group"><li class="tablet:grid-col-12 usa-card--flag usa-card"><div class="usa-card__container"><header class="usa-card__header"><h2>Off the Beaten Path</h2></header><div class="usa-card__media"><div class="usa-card__img"><img alt="A placeholder image" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1139649.jpg" /></div></div><div class="usa-card__body"><p>The Boxelder Forks Campground has 14 camp sites. Restroom facilities are available. The nearby Boxelder Forks Trailhead provides access to the Centennial Trail. The campground is located near Boxelder Creek and a walk in fishery. Reservations are not available for Boxelder Forks Campground Campground. Sites are available first come, first served. </p></div></div></li></ul><ul class="usa-card-group"><li class="tablet:grid-col-12 usa-card--flag usa-card"><div class="usa-card__container"><header class="usa-card__header"><h2>Boxelder Forks Campground Layout</h2></header><div class="usa-card__media"><div class="usa-card__img"><img alt="A placeholder image" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd615955.jpg" /></div></div><div class="usa-card__body"><p>Reservations are not available for Boxelder Forks Campground. Sites are available first come, first served. See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site. </p></div><div class="usa-card__footer"><a class="usa-button" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd615955.jpg">Download</a></div></div></li></ul>
The elevation is 4,700 ft. The campground has two sections. The first is open year round, has a rustic, undeveloped feel and well-suited for tent campers. The second section, with well defined, level campsites, a groomed grass understory, and mature pine trees providing ample shade, is better suited to RV camping. Both sections meander through a stand of mature pines and are adjacent to Boxelder Creek. It is quiet and picturesque. Separation rather than vegetation provide good privacy between campsites. Black Hills National Forest 96
Open May 18 through September 10. Depending on weather conditions (access), three sites are available all year.
Water spigot is hand pump.
Parking aprons are gravel.
In Nemo, at the intersection of Nemo Rd. and Boxelder Forks Rd., take Forest Rt. 140 west 1.9 miles to campground on right.
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Summer brings the best camping conditions, with daytime highs between 65–85°F and cool nights in the 40s–50s°F. The creek runs clear for fishing, and trails dry out for hiking and mountain biking. Expect weekend crowds in July and August, plus occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Winter transforms the campground into a quiet, snow-covered retreat for hardy campers willing to deal with cold temperatures and limited site availability. Spring and fall see refreshing rains that can make roads slick and harder to navigate.
Open through Sept 10; cooler temps and scenic forest make fall pleasant though season short.
Boxelder Forks Campground features 14 campsites, restroom facilities, and access to the Boxelder Forks Trailhead and Centennial Trail. Potable water is not available, and the water spigot is a hand pump. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided at each site (13 total), with grills also available. The campground does not offer reservations, and sites are first-come, first-served. Vault toilets are present on-site. This is a rustic and undeveloped campground, providing a quiet and picturesque atmosphere adjacent to Boxelder Creek.
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