Sheridan Lake
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About Sheridan Lake
Sheridan Lake is a national park campground at Black Hills National Forest in Pennington County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Sheridan 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 77 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 168 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Black Hills National Forest include Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg, Horsethief Lake Campground, Willow Creek Horse Camp, Grizzly Creek Primitive and Bear Gulch.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 193 · 2024: 246 · 2025: 280
Location
Address
Hill City, South Dakota
Coordinates
43.9808, -103.4723
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 994 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg
Black Hills National Forest
Horsethief Lake Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Willow Creek Horse Camp
Black Hills National Forest
Grizzly Creek Primitive
Black Hills National Forest
Bear Gulch
Black Hills National Forest
Pactola Reservoir Campground
Black Hills National Forest
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Sheridan Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Sheridan 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 Sheridan Lake?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Sheridan Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Sheridan Lake right now?
Sheridan 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 Sheridan Lake located?
Sheridan Lake is located in Black Hills National Forest, near Hill City, South Dakota.
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