USDA Forest Service · South Dakota
Sheridan Southside Campground
USDA Forest Service · South Dakota, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,695 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SHERIDAN SOUTH SHORE (NFSR 438) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Nearest town
- Hill City, SD
- Activities
- Boating, Canoeing, Boating, Power, Camping, Tent, Camping, Trailer, Camping, Vehicle, Fishing, Ice, Fishing, River / Stream, Hiking, Swimming, Facility Lake
About
US Forest Service campground. This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead from within the campground and easy access to the South Beach Area, this recreational complex has everything needed for a fun, family camping experience. For Sheridan Lake South Campground Reservations Visit Recreation.gov. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Peak Season Single Site: $36 per night
Off Season Single Site: $15 per night
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 19° | -17° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 16° | -22° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 26° | 3° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 31° | 8° | 75° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 43° | 30° | 83° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 55° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 61° | 49° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 59° | 51° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 54° | 20° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 39° | 16° | 77° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 33° | 3° | 65° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 23° | -6° | 59° | 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
- Sheridan Lake · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 111 sites
- Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 5 sites
- Horsethief Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 42 sites
- Willow Creek Horse Camp · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 9 sites
- Grizzly Bear Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 20 sites
All public campgrounds in South Dakota · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-06. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.