Bismark Lake
Custer, South Dakota · 5,220 ft · In Black Hills National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,220 ft (1,591 m)5,220 ft1,591 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“BISM 001” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
- Reservations
- Tent sites
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About
Overview
Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest. Acess to this campground is through Custer State Park near the West Highway 16A entrance.
Sites in the campground are widely spaced and open up to views of lakes, providing adequate privacy for visitors. Recreation
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Cell service
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Cell service at Bismark Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueCloudy, 1% chance of rain47°35°
- WedRain And Snow Showers Likely, 65% chance of rain49°39°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain53°26°
- FriSunny59°43°
- SatSunny72°46°
Nearby camping
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Stockade Lake North Campground
Campground · 0.8 mi · Custer
Group Campground
Campground · 1.1 mi · Custer
Stockade Lake Campground South
Campground · 1.3 mi · Custer
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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