About Bear Gulch

This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with up to 40 people, there are eight individual tent sites around a central parking area. The summers are pleasant, and the bay provides a great way to cool off on sunny days (summer temperatures range from highs in the mid-80s, to lows in the mid-50s). It can be reserved from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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{"text"=>"I'm trying to figure this out. Are they a scam? Do they have any real authority? Does neither a national forest pass or state park pass qualify? We paid a day use fee but it seemed like it was just some old lady peddling cars for cash. I'd never heard of them before and their presence makes no sense.", "languageCode"=>"en"}

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Location Bear Gulch

Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.0744 / -103.526

Elevation: 1404 feet

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