U.S. Forest Service · Black Hills National Forest · South Dakota

Redbank Spring Campground

Redbank Spring Campground is a small, secluded four-site campground situated off the beaten path near Redbank Spring Reservoir and nestled next to an open grassy field.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Site mix

Standard, no hookups4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 67 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in61Gravel8 / –Yes
2Back-in548 / –Yes
3Back-in67Gravel
4Pull-throughGravelYes

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 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length164 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesRegular Season: $16/night --- Off-Season: $10/night

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay
ForestBlack Hills National Forest
FeesRegular Season: $16/night --- Off-Season: $10/night

Black Hills National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Redbank Spring Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.51 inches of precipitation, 6.8 inches of snowFebruary: 0.67 inches of precipitation, 7.7 inches of snowMarch: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowApril: 1.70 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowMay: 2.90 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJune: 2.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 2.54 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.20 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 1.24 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowNovember: 0.59 inches of precipitation, 5.5 inches of snowDecember: 0.54 inches of precipitation, 6.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 24.4°F averageFebruary: 26.9°F averageMarch: 36.9°F averageApril: 45.2°F averageMay: 54.8°F averageJune: 65.3°F averageJuly: 73.4°F averageAugust: 72.1°F averageSeptember: 62.0°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 34.6°F averageDecember: 24.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Newcastle, 14 miles from the campground at 4,415 feet, station USC00486660 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 39 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates43.9904° N, 103.9810° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearHigh Mountain Outfitters ↗24.5 mi
RV sales & serviceJack's Campers ↗33.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗34.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

  • 0.7 mi
    Snow-12 ↗
    11.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Snow-12b ↗
    9.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.9 mi
    Pronghorn
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Bear Run
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.5 mi
    Boggy
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Kodiak
    3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Black Hills National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Redbank Spring Campground?

Sites at Redbank Spring 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 Redbank Spring Campground?

Regular Season: $16/night --- Off-Season: $10/night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Redbank Spring Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Redbank Spring Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Redbank Spring Campground have?

4 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Redbank Spring Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Redbank Spring Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Redbank Spring Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Redbank Spring Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Redbank Spring Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Creek Campground (6.8 mi), Ditch Creek Campground (7.2 mi), and Whitetail (9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby