Timon Campground
Lead, South Dakota · 5,587 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,587 ft (1,703 m)5,587 ft1,703 m
- Land
- Black Hills National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
The Timon Campground has seven campsites located in Little Spearfish Canyon, adjacent to Little Spearfish Creek. Little Spearfish Trailhead is nearby and is a non-motorized 6-mile loop that meanders through stands of ponderosa pine, quaking aspen, and paper birch. Spectacular views of limestone cliffs are complimented by the ambiance of Little Spearfish Creek at both the campground and along the trail. Timon Campground Layout Reservations are not available for Timon Campground. Sites are available first come, first served. See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site. Download
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Cell service at Timon Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedRain Showers Likely, 57% chance of rain49°33°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 9% chance of rain45°22°
- FriSunny59°41°
- SatSunny68°42°
- SunSunny61°39°
Nearby camping
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Rod & Gun Campground
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Lead
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Public Land · 7.7 mi · Lead
Camp site
Dispersed · 8.4 mi · Lead
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Lead 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.
- 8.4 mi
Camp site
Lead, SD · On U.S. Forest Service land · Black Hills National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Deadwood, SD · On Bureau of Land Management land · South Dakota Field Office
- 12 mi
Camp site
Deadwood, SD · On Bureau of Land Management land · South Dakota Field Office
- 12 mi
Camp site
Deadwood, SD · On U.S. Forest Service land · Black Hills National Forest
Location and contact
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