Castle Peak Campground
Castle Peak Campground is a quiet, remote nine site campground situated in a scenic canyon shaded by large spruce trees along Castle Creek.
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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
| Season | January |
| Forest | Black Hills National Forest |
| Fees | Regular Season: $22/night --- See Off-Season Information |
| Rules | Last 8 miles on 181 is rough and narrow. |
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Getting there
From Hill City travel west on Deerfield Road for 5 miles. Stay straight and follow Mystic Road for 8 miles to Castelton. Turn left (west) onto National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 181 and travel 8 miles to the campground. From Rochford travel west on NFSR 231 for half a mile, then turn south onto South Rochford Road.
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 44.06° N, 103.74° W. Call the office before you drive. |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Castle Peak Campground?
Sites at Castle Peak 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 Castle Peak Campground?
Regular Season: $22/night --- See Off-Season Information
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Castle Peak Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Castle Peak Campground have?
9 sites, including 9 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Castle Peak Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Castle Peak Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Castle Peak Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Last 8 miles on 181 is rough and narrow.
Source: Recreation.gov