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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

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

Price per night
FreeForest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
2,920 ft890 m
Pets
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Big rigs
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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

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  • 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°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

43.65876, -103.02776
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Fairburn

Data from OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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