Strawberry Campground and Picnic Area

Need a break from your drive and/or looking for a quick day excursion to the Forest? Strawberry is located approximately five miles south of Lead and Deadwood, SD off US Highway 385. This recreation area has picnic and tent camping sites. (Tent camping is allowed at designated sites here). A paved sidewalk takes you to a nearby small pond with fishing platforms. Restroom facilities are…

Need a break from your drive and/or looking for a quick day excursion to the Forest? Strawberry is located approximately five miles south of Lead and Deadwood, SD off US Highway 385. This recreation area has picnic and tent camping sites. (Tent camping is allowed at designated sites here). A paved sidewalk takes you to a nearby small pond with fishing platforms. Restroom facilities are available, however there is no potable water. There is a day-use ($5/vehicle/day) and camping fee ($16.50/night) that is collected by the Forest’s Concessionaire, Forest Recreation Management, Inc. Strawberry Layout Reservations are not available for Strawberry. Sites are available first come, first served. See the layout of the Strawberry to find your perfect picnic and/or tent camping spot. Download