Steamboat Recreation Area
Campground · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 10
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
Overview
Woven into the rugged limestone canyons of the Black Hills, Steamboat Recreation Area offers a serene escape where the scent of Ponderosa Pine meets the gentle rush of Boxelder Creek. Massive rock cliffs tower over quiet, shaded sites, creating a natural cathedral for those seeking a quiet detour from the typical frenzied pace. 10 Sites are spread across the recreation area, offering two large group tent site areas and eight other more intimate tent-only campsites.
Recreation
Nearby recreation opportunities include an extensive network of OHV trails that can be accessed just a few miles from recreation area.
The Centennial Trail can be accessed via the Blue Draw Trailhead (4.3 miles away) or Pilot Knob Trailhead (6.3 miles away).
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Main
Site types
- 10 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
- Shade — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
10 campsites at Steamboat Recreation Area
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Main | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Rapid City, take South Canyon Road west to Nemo Road. Take Nemo Road 11 miles Northwest for 11 miles. Steamboat Recreation Area will be on the right side of the road.
Fees and stay limits
$18.00 / night
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Steamboat Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Steamboat Recreation Area?
- Yes, Steamboat Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Steamboat Recreation Area have?
- 10 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Steamboat Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Steamboat Recreation Area.
- Does Steamboat Recreation Area have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Steamboat Recreation Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Steamboat Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 605-642-4622
- Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-10.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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