Timon Campground
Camp Near Little Spearfish Creek
The Timon Campground has seven campsites located in Little Spearfish Canyon, adjacent to Little Spearfish Creek. Little Spearfish Trailhead is nearby and is a non-motorized 6-mile loop that meanders through stands of ponderosa pine, quaking aspen, and paper birch. Spectacular views of limestone cliffs are complimented by the ambiance of Little Spearfish Creek at both the campground and along the trail.
Reservations are not available for Timon Campground. Sites are available first come, first served. See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site.
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General Information
Available year round ... with limited services in the shoulder seasons.
Shoulder Season Information: Please be advised that Timon Campground closes for the season on December 1 each year, due to snowmobile traffic in the local area. No services are available at this site from early December through mid-May of the following year.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24 per night
Peak Season: $24 / night (Approximately Mid-May through Late September)
Shoulder Season: $15 / night (Approximately Late September through Mid-May)
NOTE: Please be advised that Timon Campground closes for the season on December 1 each year, due to snowmobile traffic in the local area. No services are available at this site from early December through mid-May of the following year.
Dogs in developed recreation sites, such as campgrounds, picnic sites, and day-use areas, must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Furthermore, dogs are not allowed on any swim beaches on the Forest. For the safety and comfort of fellow recreationalists, the Forest encourages guests to avoid leaving pets unattended at campsites and/or in parked vehicles.
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Contact Name: Northern Hills Ranger District
Contact Phone: (605) 642-4622
Address: 2014 N. Main Street Spearfish, SD 57783
Phone: (605) 642-4622
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.3283549
Longitude: -103.988163
Directions
To access Timon Campground from Spearfish, South Dakota, travel south on US Highway 14A to Savoy, South Dakota, then turn right (west) onto FSR 222 (Roughlock Falls Road). Travel about 3.5 miles to the campground entrance.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
OuthouseWater
Potable water is available at this site.
Water is not available from approximately October 1 through May 15 (shoulder season). Depending on weather conditions, water availability may change in the spring and fall seasons, due to cold temperatures and the potential for freezing waterlines.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Each campsite offers one fire grill and one picnic table.
