Strawberry Recreation Site
Campground · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 4
- Bookable sites
- 25 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
Overview
Strawberry Recreation Site is located approximately 5 miles south of Lead and Deadwood, South Dakota. Strawberry Recreation Site offers a tranquil respite right off of highway 385 with five camping sites and two picnic areas overlooking a gorgeous pond, nestled into the surrounding tree-blanketed landscape. This first-come first-served area features a small pond with a paved accessible walkway and fishing platforms, making it ideal for bird watching and quiet afternoons.
Recreation
Fishing and nature watching are the primary recreation opportunities at Strawberry Recreation Area.
The areas south and east of the recreation area are extremely popular destinations for OHV riders.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Nearby Attractions
Deadwood and Lead are only about 5 miles away, offering an assortment of entertainment options, museums and restaurants.
The facts
- 4 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 25 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Main
Site types
- 4 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Shade — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
4 campsites at Strawberry Recreation Site
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Main | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Main | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Main | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Hike In | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Fees and stay limits
$18.00 / night $5 / day-use fee
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 Strawberry Recreation Site
- Can you reserve a site at Strawberry Recreation Site?
- Yes, Strawberry Recreation Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Strawberry Recreation Site have?
- 4 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Strawberry Recreation Site?
- 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Strawberry Recreation Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Strawberry Recreation Site.
- Are campfires allowed at Strawberry Recreation Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Strawberry Recreation Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- 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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