Warning
GeneralConstruction project planned for Loop B only in 2026, this may impact reservations throughout the summer. You will be notified if your reservation changes, we recommend looking at a different loop if your dates are not flexible. We will update Rec.gov with new information as available.
About Pactola Reservoir Campground
Number of accommodations: 52
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Lake Access -
Marina
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (198)
What Guests Are Saying
Pactola Reservoir Campground offers beautiful, clean campsites with spacious pads suitable for larger RVs and tents, and close proximity to the scenic Pactola Lake. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience, while the campground provides excellent access to outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Some minor downsides include uneven site entrances and occasional noise from generators, but the serene environment and stunning views make it a popular choice for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Pactola Reservoir Campground offers beautiful, clean campsites with spacious pads suitable for larger RVs and tents, and close proximity to the scenic Pactola Lake. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience, while the campground provides excellent access to outdoor activities like fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Some minor downsides include uneven site entrances and occasional noise from generators, but the serene environment and stunning views make it a popular choice for campers.
Review Summary
Mary P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PACT
The reservoir is beautiful and the park and sites took full advantage of the view. The ability to rent pontoons and other boats near the park is a huge plus. Also VERY good fried chicken dinner available at the rental store.
One piece of advice: make sure to bring the water you're going to need, don't plan to use the park water. The water available was surprisingly cloudy and full of floaties. Despite this we would still come back and camp again.
Olivia R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PACT
This campground was beautiful, quiet, and secluded. The marina just down the road is a great place to stop and get food or other necessities!
Jacqueline S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RSVC
The campground was nice, but loud and crowded. Several dogs off leash and 3-4 cars in several sites. It seemed like the camp hosts were just there to sell firewood and not enforce rules.
Pete R
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: RESB
Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Camp site was great, and running water in the bathroom was a pleasant surprise!
MARILEE O
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: RSVC
We love coming Here. Close to the water, quiet, and clean. Love Pactola!!!
Ryan M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: RESB
During the week, the campground was amazing. Clean, quiet, remote, peaceful. The kids liked it, loved walking the trails, and throwing rocks into the lake.
Weekends are not quiet at all. Every site filled, and lax enforcement of rules.
Eli C
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: PACT
Wonderful family mountain camping all around!
Kenneth C
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: RESB
Good place to stay, Nice lake.
Jennifer M
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PACT
It is a very beautiful campground. We weren’t very happy with how we had to park our camper, was a very odd site, but it was our first time there and we got the chance to walk around and look at all the other sites for next time. We will definitely be back! Love Pactola! Was hoping for no cell service and some peace and quiet but there is full cell service! Hahaha so if you could find a way to block that it would be even better!!
Andrew N
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: PACT
Well-kept campground with hospitable hosts.
Location Pactola Reservoir Campground
Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States
Drive 17 miles west on State Highway 44 from Rapid City, South Dakota. From
Highway 44, turn on 385 south. Campground located 2 miles off US Highway
385.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.0753 / -103.533
Elevation: 1429 feet
Policies & Rules
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These campsites are non-electric sites. Generators may run from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. only. |
| General |
Non-reservable sites may be available on a first come, first served basis |
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Prevent the spread of invasive species by inspecting and cleaning packs, equipment, and tires before using lake or trails |
| General |
A pet fee of $2 per pet per night is required upon check in |
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Click here for more information about Black Hills National Forest. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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The Senior and Access discounts are only honored for the site that houses the card holder.
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Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralConstruction project planned for Loop B only in 2026, this may impact reservations throughout the summer. You will be notified if your reservation changes, we recommend looking at a different loop if your dates are not flexible. We will update Rec.gov with new information as available.
