Bismark Lake Campground
Key facts
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Pitches & accommodation
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Custer State Park is a South Dakota State Park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills of the United States. Located in Custer County, the park is South Dakota's first and largest state park, named after Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The park covers an area of over 71,000 acres (287 km2) of varied terrain including rolling prairie grasslands and rugged mountains.
Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam (the Sylvan Lake Water Dam) across Sunday Gulch Creek. The lake area offers picnic places, rock climbing, small rental boats, swimming, and hiking trails. It is also popular as a starting point for excursions to Black Elk Peak and The Needles
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Bearded Buffalo Trading Company
- Lynn's Dakotamart
- Yesway
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
Conoco
Exxon
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
Subway- Pizza Mill
➕ Medical
- Monument Health Custer Hospital
- Carson Drug
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Pit Toilet
🎾 Sports
- Baseball
- Wildcat Field
- SK8
🏧 ATM & bank
- Dacotah Bank
- Federal Credit Union
- ATM
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Bismark Lake Campground.
How much does it cost to camp at Bismark Lake Campground?
The posted price is 268USD.
Do I need to book ahead for Bismark Lake Campground?
Reservations: yes.
Can I pitch a tent at Bismark Lake Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Bismark Lake Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
How many sites does Bismark Lake Campground have?
Bismark Lake Campground has around 23 pitches.
Where is Bismark Lake Campground located?
Bismark Lake Campground is in Custer, SD.
Who runs Bismark Lake Campground?
Bismark Lake Campground is operated by USFS.
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