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

Strawberry Recreation Site

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov4 sitesFrom $18 per night25 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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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

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

SiteShadePeople / vehiclesFires
1None8 / 2Yes
2None8 / 2Yes
3None8 / 2Yes
4None8 / 2Yes

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

Max vehicle length25 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$18.00 / night. $5 / day-use fee

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Strawberry Recreation Site10°20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 19.7°F averageFebruary: 20.7°F averageMarch: 28.3°F averageApril: 36.1°F averageMay: 45.1°F averageJune: 55.1°F averageJuly: 61.7°F averageAugust: 59.5°F averageSeptember: 51.3°F averageOctober: 38.8°F averageNovember: 28.2°F averageDecember: 21.3°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Rochford 2 WNW, 5 miles from the recreation area point at 5,450 feet, station USC00397227 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.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.

Explore

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

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

Guidebooks for South Dakota and camping across the country

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    Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Strawberry Recreation Site?

Sites at Strawberry Recreation Site 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 Strawberry Recreation Site?

$18.00 / night. $5 / day-use fee

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Strawberry Recreation Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Strawberry Recreation Site have?

4 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Strawberry Recreation Site?

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Strawberry Recreation Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Strawberry Recreation Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Strawberry Recreation Site?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Strawberry Recreation Site?

Fishing and nature watching are the primary recreation opportunities at Strawberry Recreation Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation