Sheridan Southside
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Peak Season Single Site: $36 per night. Sheridan Southside is a National Forest campground near Hill City, South Dakota.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Sheridan Southside sits inside Black Hills National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Peak Season Single Site: $36 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,900 ft
43.9703, -103.4757 in Pennington. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sheridan Southside?
No. Sheridan Southside is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Sheridan Southside?
Camping at Sheridan Southside costs Peak Season Single Site: $36 per night.
Is there drinking water at Sheridan Southside?
Yes, Sheridan Southside has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Sheridan Southside?
Sheridan Southside is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sheridan Southside
Sheridan Lake - Sites
- 89
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Horsethief Lake - Sites
- 22
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
Willow Creek Horse Camp - Sites
- 9
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Hill City and campgrounds in Pennington.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30