French Creek Camping Area

Campground · South Dakota ·

Buffalo Gap National Grassland (NF) · Open Access

2,899 ft
Elevation

Getting there

43.66220, -103.02270 · 43°39'43.9"N 103°1'21.7"W

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Common questions about French Creek Camping Area

Can you reserve a site at French Creek Camping Area?
No. French Creek Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

    Restrictions:

    • Collection and/or duplication of vertebrate fossils, including vertebrate trace fossils, from National Forest System Lands requires a permit. No permits for the collection of any fossils are issued for commercial purposes, except for petrified wood.

    USDA Forest Service's own page

    Camping near French Creek Camping Area

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