Oreville Campground
Black Hills National Forest
Located 4 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Oreville Campground is a delightful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest.
The sites are nestled on a hillside among aspen groves, towering ponderosa pines, and grassy areas. Many of the campsites are spacious, offering guests a sense of privacy. The campground is centrally located along Highway 16/385 just north of Crazy Horse Monument with easy access to most Black Hills attractions.
Oreville Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.
The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available.
Need to Know
- These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. only.
- Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come, first serve basis
- A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check in
- Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder.
- If multiple sites are reserved on one card, the rest of the camping fee will be collected upon arrival unless another card holder occupies the site.
Natural Features
Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves.
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the
largest concentrations of passageways in the world.
Other possible day trips include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park.
Recreation
The forest offers recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities. Guests can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
Hundreds of miles of trails and roads offer a variety of terrain for mountain bikers.
Hikers and bikers can access the nearby George S. Mickelson Trail, which traverses over 100 miles through the heart of the Black Hills. The majority of the trail
follows an abandoned railroad branch line and includes 4 tunnels, over 100 converted railroad bridges, and 15 established trailheads. The trail surface is
packed gravel, traversing mountain, meadow, and forest terrain. The trail is named in honor of the former South Dakota governor who crusaded for the trail.
For those seeking higher elevations, a day-long trek to the summit of nearby Black Elk Peak is worth the effort. Black Elk Peak is the highest natural point in the United
States east of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the summit is bare granite and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. An old stone tower at the top(Harney Lookout Tower), once used as a fire lookout, is still open to hikers.
Changes & Cancellations
No refunds will be given for weather or related events.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Forest Recreation Management, Inc P.O. Box 1168 Hill City SD 57745
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 605-673-9200
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
In Hill City, SD, at intersection of East Main St. (US Rt. 16) and Deerfield Rd. (County Rt. 308), take US Rt. 16 south 5.2 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop OREV, Type Standard Nonelectric
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