Overview

Strawberry Recreation Site is located approximately 5 miles south of Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota. Strawberry Recreation Site offers a tranquil respite right off of highway 385 with five camping sites and two picnic areas overlooking a gorgeous pond, nestled into the surrounding tree-blanketed landscape. This first-come first-served area features a small pond with a paved accessible walkway and fishing platforms, making it ideal for bird watching and quiet afternoons.

Recreation

Fishing and nature watching are the primary recreation opportunities at Strawberry Recreation Area.

The areas south and east of the recreation area are extremely popular destinations for OHV riders.

Nearby Attractions

Deadwood and Lead are only about 5 miles away, offering an assortment of entertainment options, museums and restaurants.

Contact Info

Important Notices

• This campground is NOT OPEN during the Off Season. It closes on October 1st.

• 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

Notifications and Alerts

•  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.

Rental Options

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