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Recreation Opportunities

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There are hundreds of miles of trails and roads accessible by bike on the Black Hills National Forest. Roads that wind through the forest are ideal…
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The Forest has approx. 450 miles of hiking trails ranging in length and difficulty. Check out the Forest's trail brochures and/or obtain copies at…
Horse Riding
The Black Hills National Forest offers vast areas to explore on horseback. Campgrounds specific to horse camping are Sundance, Iron Creek, and…
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The Black Hills offers over 3,800 miles of roads and trails for motorized vehicles. Over 700 miles of system trails are designated for Off-Highway…
Mount Roosevelt Friendship Tower
Check out these unique interpretive areas found across the Black Hills National Forest. View wildlife, plants, and scenery while learning about the…
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The Forest has 26 picnic areas. Some offer more than just picnic facilities. For example, at Cook Lake Picnic Area north of Sundance, Wyoming, you…
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Looking for a beautiful day drive? Look no further ~ check out these National Scenic Byways.
Fisherman at Pactola Reservoir with dogs in boat
Pactola Reservoir and Sheridan Lake are perfect for water fun—waterskiing, fishing, boating, kayaking, and more. Both have marinas that offer boat…
Snowshoeing at Big Hill
There are many winter recreation opportunities available across the Forest including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking,…
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Learn about additional recreational opportunities available on the forest.