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Pactola Reservoir Campground

Campground · National forest in Pennington County, South Dakota.

53Campsites
Pactola ReservoirRight on the shore of
99 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Black Hills National Forest)
Campsites53
Site types47 standard, no electric, 6 rv no electric
Longest RV/trailer site99 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(605) 673-9200
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Pactola Reservoir Campground

This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water. Pactola Visitor Center is located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for conservation education and information to visitors. Recreation Black Hills National Forest offers recreational opportunities for all ages. Visitors can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Pactola Reservoir Campground is in Pennington County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.