Roubaix Lake
ROUBAIX LAKE
Part of Black Hills National Forest
Overview
Roubaix Campground is tucked into a grove of Ponderosa pines along its namesake lake. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non motorized boating and paddling, campsites are dispersed among four loops, and many offer lake views. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this camp remains comfortable on hot summer days, and sites are spaced far enough apart to offer ample privacy. This popular camp makes a great base for exploring all the activities and attractions at the lake and in the surrounding area.Facilities
Roubaix Lake camp offers a variety of sites. Each one contains a gravel spur, picnic table and fire ring.Drinking water and accessible vault toilets are provided.
Natural Features
The Black Hills in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming feature a varied landscape of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams and deep blue lakes. This secluded lake is small with a shoreline that borders pine forest.Recreation
Robaix Lake is ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for brook and rainbow trout. Horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders have access to a 1-mile multi-use trail that leads to a network of other trails.Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Deadwood, South Dakota, is a National Historic Landmark with casinos, Wild West saloons, restaurants and shopping. Mount Rushmore can be reached in under an hour.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Important Notices
- These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. only.
- There is a pet charge of $2 per pet per night, payable upon check-in
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder.
- If multiple sites are reserved on one card, the rest of the camping fee will be collected upon arrival unless another card holder occupies the site.
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.
FYI: During the off season starting 10/01 the USFS operates this campground. C Loop is OPEN. All other Loops are CLOSED.
October 1st to May 15th
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 $15 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 2
5 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.
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.
Available Activities
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
Directions
Located on the north side of Roubaix Lake. From Rapid City, South Dakota, take Highway 385 north, then take Forest Road 255 to the campground.
Cancellation Policy
<p>No refunds will be given for weather or related events.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 605-673-9200
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 013, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop C, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
