Rod and Gun
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night. Rod and Gun is a National Forest campground near Spearfish, South Dakota.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Rod and Gun 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
- Single Site: $24 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
- 5,600 ft
44.3385, -103.9630 in Lawrence. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Rod and Gun?
No. Rod and Gun 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 Rod and Gun?
Camping at Rod and Gun costs Single Site: $24 per night.
Is there drinking water at Rod and Gun?
Yes, Rod and Gun has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Rod and Gun?
Rod and Gun is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Rod and Gun
Waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Rod and Gun, in straight-line miles: Roughlock Falls (waterfall, 1.3 miles), Spearfish Falls (waterfall, 1.9 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 6.8 miles), and Spearfish Canyon (swimming hole, 7.3 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Single Site: $24 per night
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- Single Site: $21.50 per night
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- Single Site: $18.00 per night
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- Fee
- Peak Season Single Site: $19 per night.
More campgrounds: camping near Spearfish and campgrounds in Lawrence.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30