Black Fox Campground
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.
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 9 |
Site guide
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 2 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 3 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 4 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 5 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 6 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 7 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 8 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
| 9 | Partial | No / No | Riverfront | 5 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | January |
| Forest | Black Hills National Forest |
| Fees | Regular Season: $22/night --- See Off-Season Information |
| Rules | Roads closed to wheeled vehicles Dec 15-Mar 31 for snowmobile trail. |
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 44.1448° N, 103.8456° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Jack's Campers ↗ | 22.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | High Mountain Outfitters ↗ | 28.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 6.4 miDumont Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7 miStageyard Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 3 miSnow-2c1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.4 miSnow-2k ↗16.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.9 miSnow-84.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Black Hills National Forest.
- inBlack Hills National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,537,116 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Black Fox Campground?
Sites at Black Fox Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Black Fox Campground?
Regular Season: $22/night --- See Off-Season Information
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Black Fox Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Black Fox Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season January.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Black Fox Campground have?
9 sites, including 9 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Black Fox Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Black Fox Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Black Fox Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Roads closed to wheeled vehicles Dec 15-Mar 31 for snowmobile trail.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Black Fox Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dutchman (8.9 mi), Hanna Campground (9 mi), and Whitetail (9.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby