French Creek Camping Area
Fairburn, South Dakota · 2,920 ft
Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 2,920 ft (890 m)2,920 ft890 m
- Land
- Buffalo Gap National Grassland
U.S. Forest Service
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About
This small campground is in a remote area with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. This site is popular for rockhounding and exploring the badlands and prairie. Adjacent to the campground is a barren hill with a layer of exposed rocks, including the occasional agate. Please recreate responsibly.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at French Creek Camping Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Rain Showers, 49% chance of rain56°39°
- ThuSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny, 21% chance of rain62°28°
- FriWidespread Frost then Sunny64°38°
- SatSunny78°43°
- SunSunny71°39°
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Location and contact
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