USDA Forest Service · South Dakota
Roubaix Lake
USDA Forest Service · South Dakota, United States
- Sites
- 59
- Hookups
- 30 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 46 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,610 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CUSTER CROSSING BR 1A (NFSR 256.1A) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Black Hills National Forest
- Phone
- 605-673-9200
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
56 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Roubaix Campground is tucked into a grove of Ponderosa pines along its namesake lake. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non motorized boating and paddling, campsites are dispersed among four loops, and many offer lake views.
At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this camp remains comfortable on hot summer days, and sites are spaced far enough apart to offer ample privacy. This popular
camp makes a great base for exploring all the activities and attractions at the lake and in the surrounding area.
Recreation
Robaix Lake is ideal for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for brook and rainbow trout. Horseback riders, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders have access
to a 1-mile multi-use trail that leads to a network of other trails.
Facilities
Roubaix Lake camp offers a variety of sites. Each one contains a gravel spur, picnic table and fire ring.
Drinking water and accessible vault toilets are provided.
Natural Features
The Black Hills in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming feature a varied landscape of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland
parks, tumbling streams and deep blue lakes. This secluded lake is small with a shoreline that borders pine forest.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Deadwood, South Dakota, is a National Historic Landmark with casinos, Wild West saloons, restaurants and shopping. Mount Rushmore can be reached in under an hour.
Charges & Cancellations
No refunds will be given for weather or related events.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 15° | -21° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 13° | -23° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 24° | 1° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 28° | 6° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 40° | 28° | 83° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 53° | 40° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 60° | 47° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 57° | 48° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 52° | 17° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 37° | 16° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 30° | -1° | 62° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 20° | -7° | 56° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Boxelder Forks Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 14 sites
- Strawberry Recreation Site · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 4 sites
- Castle Peak Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 9 sites
- Black Fox Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 9 sites
- Dalton Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 12 sites
All public campgrounds in South Dakota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-07-08. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.