Bismark Lake
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About Bismark Lake
Bismark Lake is a national park campground at Black Hills National Forest in Custer County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Bismark Lake 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 74 ft.
Other campgrounds at Black Hills National Forest include Iron Creek Horse Camp, Horsethief Lake Campground, Oreville Campground, Grizzly Creek Primitive and Willow Creek Horse Camp.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 61 · 2024: 75 · 2025: 75
Location
Address
Hill City, South Dakota
Coordinates
43.7819, -103.5158
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 218 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Iron Creek Horse Camp
Black Hills National Forest
Horsethief Lake Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Oreville Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Grizzly Creek Primitive
Black Hills National Forest
Willow Creek Horse Camp
Black Hills National Forest
Comanche Park
Black Hills National Forest
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Bismark Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Bismark Lake?
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 Bismark Lake?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Bismark Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Bismark Lake right now?
Bismark Lake 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 Bismark Lake located?
Bismark Lake is located in Black Hills National Forest, near Hill City, South Dakota.
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