BEAR GULCH
Nemo, South Dakota
Federal campground in South Dakota.
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Federal campground in South Dakota.
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Deadwood is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
South Dakota weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Deadwood.
Don't miss local attractions near Deadwood. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Beautiful lake! My son caught a trout very early bit fishing slowed after the beach crowd showed up
Mar 18, 2026
We stayed at site 42D, and had great views of the open meadow (where we saw several deer), and an easy walk to the small lake. We originally had a different site reserved, but there was no flat spot to set up our large tent, so the camp host let us move to a "first come first serve" site. Our spot was perfect and quiet, though we noticed on the other side of the loop was access to a dirt road, and... We stayed at site 42D, and had great views of the open meadow (where we saw several deer), and an easy walk to the small lake. We originally had a different site reserved, but there was no flat spot to set up our large tent, so the camp host let us move to a "first come first serve" site. Our spot was perfect and quiet, though we noticed on the other side of the loop was access to a dirt road, and many ATV tours seemed to come through on both days we stayed. Otherwise, no complaints. There was a small trail to explore on the other side of the lake too, and a lot of wildflowers in June.
Mar 18, 2026
This charming little campground is a hidden gem! The host in 2024 was exceptionally friendly and helpful. While some spots can be reserved, some of the best ones, like ours, are first come, first served. The campground is filled with trees, and the scent of pine is simply delightful. Generators can be run between 6 am and 10 pm, but despite several campers using theirs, the noise was never intrusi... This charming little campground is a hidden gem! The host in 2024 was exceptionally friendly and helpful. While some spots can be reserved, some of the best ones, like ours, are first come, first served. The campground is filled with trees, and the scent of pine is simply delightful. Generators can be run between 6 am and 10 pm, but despite several campers using theirs, the noise was never intrusive. I enjoyed the peaceful mornings running on my batteries before firing up my generator later in the day while I worked remotely.
Mar 18, 2026
Nice lake, the slide area is pretty cool, and very slippery. Plenty of areas to picnic ,fish, and go camping. $5 for a day pass, and they'll ticket your car. We tried to have a short picnic at a table and were shooed off by the hosts because it was booked already for campers.
Mar 18, 2026
LOVE this lake. It's our second year coming here and will continue to do so. Great camp sites and beautiful little lake. Kids love going to the stream and catching fresh crawfish. Caught some beautiful rainbow trout for dinner.
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