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Bear Gulch Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Bear Gulch Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Silver City, South Dakota.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Silver City, South Dakota

National Forest
Managed by

Bear Gulch Group Campground 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
Overnight Use:

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
4,600 ft

44.0750, -103.5258 in Pennington. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bear Gulch Group Campground?

No. Bear Gulch Group Campground 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 Bear Gulch Group Campground?

Camping at Bear Gulch Group Campground costs Overnight Use:.

Is there drinking water at Bear Gulch Group Campground?

Yes, Bear Gulch Group Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Bear Gulch Group Campground?

Bear Gulch Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Bear Gulch Group Campground

Waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Bear Gulch Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Spearfish Falls (waterfall, 28 miles), Roughlock Falls (waterfall, 28 miles), Spearfish Canyon (swimming hole, 29 miles), and Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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