Part of Black Hills National Forest
Black Fox Campground is a remote nine-site campground nestled within a spruce forest along the South Fork Rapid Creek, adjacent to the Black Fox Botanical Area.
FYI: During the off season (from 10/01 until 11/30th) the USFS operates this campground. Closes on 12/01/2026 for snowmobile routes.
Their information is listed below:
Black Hills National Forest / Hell Canyon Ranger District
1019 North 5th Street, Custer, SD 57730
Phone 605.673.9200 www.fs.usda.gov/r02/blackhills0
Daily Fee is $0 per First Come First Served campsite of which there are 9 available.
The stay limit is 14 days in a 28 day period.
Parking Spur Length is 45 ft.
Drinking water is NOT available. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Vault toilets are also available.
Garbage and Trash "Pack It In Pack It Out" at all times.
Please note that roads are not maintained during the off-season. Sites are open until weather prohibits access or closed on the date noted above.
The information listed below is pertinent during the open season from May 15th to September 30th.
In accordance with standard industry practices, ExplorUS will be assessing an additional vehicle fee of $5.00 per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. This fee is payable to the camp host upon arrival
National Forest Service lands in the State of South Dakota will return to Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Thu. Sept. 24. 2026 at noon.
Alert Start Date: September 24, 2026
Alert End Date: December 15, 2026
Order Number: BKF-198-2026
FYI: Off Season Information for this campground can be found in the "Need To Know" Section.
Please note that NOT ALL Campgrounds are open during the Off Season, some are closed.
During the Off Season the Campgrounds that are open are operated by the US Forest Service and are all First Come First Served.
<p>From Rochford, travel west on National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 231 for approximately eight miles. Turn south on NFSR 233, the campground will be on the left after you cross the bridge over Rapid Creek.</p>
Phone: 605-343-1567