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About
The Dalton Lake Campground has eleven camp sites. Restroom facilities are available. The nearby Dalton Lake Trailhead provides access to the Centennial Trail which is open for hiking, horse-riding and bicycling (on Centennial trail going north). The Centennial trail going to the south it is open for motorized travel. Dalton Lake is next to the campground and is a popular little fishing area with populations of rainbow and brook trout. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks manages the fishing here, so prior to fishing consult the state fishing regulations. Shoreline access is good, as is access via a pier. Dalton Lake is approximately 2.8 acres and 15 ft. deep. The Forest Service and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks drained and dredged the lake in 2011/2012.Dalton Lake Campground Layout Reservations are not available for Dalton Lake Campground. Sites are available first come, first served. See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site. Download
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
No dump, fuel, grocery, or recreation places found within ~25 mi.
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: Trails open to all vehicles, Yearlong road in Black Hills National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- SD
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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