Dalton Lake Campground
Piedmont, South Dakota · 4,403 ft · In Black Hills National Forest
Photos: US Forest Service
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,403 ft (1,342 m)4,403 ft1,342 m
Sites10
Dalton Lake Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 2Standard · up to 8 people25 ft
- 3Standard · up to 8 people45 ft
- 4Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 5Standard · up to 8 people35 ft
- 6Standard · up to 8 people50 ft
- 7Standard · up to 8 people55 ft
- 8Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 9Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 10Standard · up to 8 people25 ft
- 11Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
All 10 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Tent sites
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
Dalton Lake Campground sits next to the 2.8 acre Dalton Lake and offers nearby access to fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a variety of motorized recreation opportunities. Explore the dozens of miles of nearby trails or simply relax and enjoy the lake and nearby Little Elk Creek. The campground offers 11 sites and a picnic area nestled into the Ponderosa Pines of the Northern Black Hills. Whether you are looking to take some time to relax or looking for an adventure, the seclusion of Dalton Lake Campground offers an ideal experience for almost any explorer.
Recreation
Dalton Lake Campground provides extensive opportunities for access to outdoor recreation. Try fishing from the several piers surrounding Dalton lake, explore a portion of the 111 mile Centennial trail that runs adjacent to the campground or hop on your dirt bike, ATV or side by side to adventure through the dozens of nearby OHV trails.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Dalton Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueCloudy, 2% chance of rain46°35°
- WedChance Rain Showers, 45% chance of rain53°37°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain54°25°
- FriSunny65°41°
- SatSunny74°44°
Nearby camping
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Boxelder Forks Campground
Public Land · 3.8 mi · Piedmont
Steamboat Rock
Public Land · 5.1 mi · Johnson Siding
Steamboat Rock Picnic & Tent Camping Area
Public Land · 5.1 mi · Johnson Siding
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Piedmont share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.2 mi
Camp site
Johnson Siding, SD · On U.S. Forest Service land · Black Hills National Forest
- 18 mi
Camp site
Deadwood, SD · On Bureau of Land Management land · South Dakota Field Office
- 18 mi
Camp site
Deadwood, SD · On U.S. Forest Service land · Black Hills National Forest
- 18 mi
Camp site
Deadwood, SD · On Bureau of Land Management land · South Dakota Field Office
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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