Bear Gulch
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About Bear Gulch
Bear Gulch is a national park campground at Black Hills National Forest in Pennington County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Black Hills National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Bear Gulch is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 229 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Black Hills National Forest include Pactola Reservoir Campground, Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg, Sheridan Lake, Boxelder Forks Campground and Dalton Lake Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 4 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 4
Location
Address
Hill City, South Dakota
Coordinates
44.0744, -103.5256
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 16 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Pactola Reservoir Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg
Black Hills National Forest
Sheridan Lake
Black Hills National Forest
Boxelder Forks Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Dalton Lake Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Roubaix Lake
Black Hills National Forest
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Bear Gulch FAQ
How far in advance should I book Bear Gulch?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Bear Gulch?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Bear Gulch. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Bear Gulch right now?
Bear Gulch is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Bear Gulch located?
Bear Gulch is located in Black Hills National Forest, near Hill City, South Dakota.
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