Reuter Campground
Reuter Campground, located on a hillside of Ponderosa pine and grassy understory, offering a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in northeastern Wyoming's Black Hills National Forest. The campground is named after Emil Reuter, a German immigrant who made his way into the canyon in 1893 and spent the rest of his life prospecting in the area.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 020 | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 021 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 022 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 023 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 1 | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Reuter Campground has standard sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available.
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. |
| Forest | Black Hills National Forest |
| Fees | Regular Season: $22/night --- Off-Season: $10/night |
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Getting there
To access the Reuter Campground from Sundance, travel west on US Highway 90 for approximately 1 mile. Turn off the interstate at Exit 185 and travel west on US Highway 14 for 1 mile. Turn right, or north, onto County Road 100 (FSR 838) and travel 3 miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 44.4261° N, 104.4231° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Motorized vehicle traffic is not allowed; however, some portions of trails follow existing Forest Service roads open for motorized use.
Charges and cancellations
No refunds will be given for weather or related events.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Visitor Center Dump Station ↗ | 32.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Northern Hills Homes and RV's ↗ | 38.7 mi |
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Reuter Campground Black Hills National Forest, Wyoming - Campground near Devils Tower
Worth a stop
Warren Peak Lookout Tower, approximately 4 miles north of the campground on Forest Service Road 838, provides a panoramic view of the landscape extending into South Dakota and Wyoming. Devils Tower National Monument is also a great location to visit. Established as the first United States National Monument on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt, this unique geological formation is valued for its natural, cultural, and recreational significance.
- 0.1 miReuter Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.6 miOgden Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSnow-A ↗17.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.1 miCarson Draw Spur E3.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
- 0.1 miSundance Reuter Springs3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miCarson Draw Spur F1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
- 1.2 miCarson Draw Spur D0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
- 1.3 miCarson Draw Trail G2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miCarson Draw Trail System Trailhead (Trail #87) ↗Black Hills National Forest
- 0.1 miReuter Trailhead ↗Black Hills National Forest
- 2.6 miOgden Creek Trailhead ↗Black Hills National Forest
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
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest begins about 13.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 13.4 miMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,592,797 acres
- 14.9 miBlack 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Sundance State BankBuilding · Sundance · 2.5 mi
- Sundance SchoolBuilding · Sundance · 2.6 mi
Natural features
Stretching across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.
Recreation
Black Hills National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. From this campground, visitors can access the Sundance Trail System from Reuter Trailhead. The secluded trails of this system weave through a network of densely forested canyons and open ridges that form the Bearlodge Mountains. Some ridge tops look out to the Custer Expedition Route, Devils Tower, and the Twin Missouri Buttes. Elk, deer and turkey are some of the more common wildlife seen along the trail. Parts of the trail system have existed since the 1800s. As routes to reliable water and the only access to some parts of the Bearlodge Mountains, they played a key role in the rich mining history of the area. The trail system is maintained for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and cross-country skiing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Reuter Campground?
Sites at Reuter 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 Reuter Campground?
Regular Season: $22/night --- Off-Season: $10/night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Reuter Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Reuter Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Reuter Campground have?
13 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Reuter Campground?
The longest site here provides 45 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 Reuter Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Reuter Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Reuter Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Reuter Campground?
Black Hills National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Reuter Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sundance (3.9 mi), Cook Lake Recreation Area (11.7 mi), and Bearlodge Campground (16.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby