USDA Forest Service · South Dakota
Boxelder Forks Campground
USDA Forest Service · South Dakota, United States
- Sites
- 14
- Hookups
- 13 with water, 13 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Cost
- $24.00 / Night for single campsite
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,783 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BOXELDER FORKS CG (NFSR 140.2Z) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Black Hills National Forest
- Nearest town
- Tomahawk
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing
About
Overview
Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a beautful host for hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized recreation. Dozens of miles of OHV trails are in close proximity to the campground. Meanwhile, fishing access is just steps away from the campground.
Recreation
Dozens of miles of OHV trails originate in the area. The Centennial Trail also offers non-motorized recreation for those interested in hiking, biking or horseback riding.
Natural Features
The campground is tucked into the Ponderosa Pines and White Spruce along Boxelder Creek. Boxelder Creek offers access to fishing for Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout. The surrounding forest hosts a variety of wildlife including: elk, deer, squirrels and a host of birds species.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 18° | -18° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 15° | -22° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 26° | -1° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 31° | 8° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 42° | 29° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 54° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 60° | 48° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 58° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 54° | 22° | 89° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 38° | 19° | 79° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 32° | 3° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 21° | -5° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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