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Strawberry Recreation Site
FSU.S. Forest Service — Black Hills National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Black Hills National Forest |
| Location | Black Hills National Forest |
| Sites | 4 public sites counted from the federal listing — 4 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 4 sites Water hookups at 0 of 4 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 4 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 4 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 25 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 4 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $18.00 / night $5 / day-use fee |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 4 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Pit toilets |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-30.
From the official listing
Overview Strawberry Recreation Site is located approximately 5 miles south of Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota. Strawberry Recreation Site offers a tranquil respite right off of highway 385 with five camping sites and two picnic areas overlooking a gorgeous pond, nestled into the surrounding tree-blanketed landscape. This first-come first-served area features a small pond with a paved accessible walkway and fishing platforms, making it ideal for bird watching and quiet afternoons.
Recreation Fishing and nature watching are the primary recreation opportunities at Strawberry Recreation Area.
The areas south and east of the recreation area are extremely popular destinations for OHV riders.
Nearby Attractions Deadwood and Lead are only about 5 miles away, offering an assortment of entertainment options, museums and restaurants.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Trip Card — Strawberry Recreation Site
Black Hills National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Black Hills National Forest |
| Fees | $18.00 / night $5 / day-use fee |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 25 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 4 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10381963 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.