Picnic Spring Campground
A campground with 8 sites located in the North Cave Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District near Ludlow, SD. Camp sites: 8. Accessible Facilities: Toilet. Trash Pickup: No. Firewood: No. No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 14 day stay limit.
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Season & status
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | There is a 14 day stay limit. |
| Fees | No fees |
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Getting there
From Ludlow, SD travel north 2 miles on Hwy 85 to Tufte Road. Turn left and continue for 4 miles and turn right continuing on Tufte Road. Go 1 mile and turn left on Forest Road 3114 (Fuller Pass Road). Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Forest Road 3123. Go 1/4 mile and turn right into Picnic Spring Campground.
| Coordinates | 45.8736° N, 103.4842° W · Directions ↗ |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Picnic Spring Campground?
No. Picnic Spring Campground is first-come, first-served. There is a 14 day stay limit. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Picnic Spring Campground?
No fees
Source: Forest Service
What if Picnic Spring Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Reva Gap Campground (28.3 mi, first-come), Wickham Gulch Campground (34.8 mi, first-come), and Lantis Spring Campground (37.3 mi, first-come).
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