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There are no developed campgrounds at the grassland. Visitors may hike into areas without road access to pitch tents or camp in a campers parked up to 30 feet off any designated road on the Grassland. Make sure to view the Motor Vehicle Use Map to check where you can go.
All camping visitors are prohibited from using charcoal grills, having open camp fires, smoking outside of their vehicles, and operating engines without a spark arresting device installed. Commercial petroleum fueled stoves and lanterns are permitted.
NO services available, pack it out.
From Pierre, SD travel on US Highway 83 South for about 24 miles.
The Fort Pierre National Grassland is located in Central South Dakota. Visitors taking Interstate 90 may access the Grassland by taking Exit 212, then heading north to Pierre on Hwy 83.
The Grassland is split nearly in half by Hwy 83, with two thirds being on the east and one third being on the west of the highway.
Very beautiful place. Lots of farming going on here so if you plan on doing some prairie dog shooting make sure you don't hit any of the farmers cattle.
Camped in the National Grasslands miles from anywhere. The gentle breeze, rustling of grass and spectacular star show was worth the drive. Only coyotes yipping in the distance and curious cows for neighbors
Just a gorgeous place. Many thanks to the ranger who pointed me in the direction of many of my target birds. He not only knew birds well, but gave me maps and marked where to go. We loved that area. The prairie was spectacular!
We recently camped at Richland Lake for a couple of days when we were out hunting prairie dogs. We lucked out and had a great stretch of weather. Very beautiful country, big skies and tons of stars at night. Loved hearing the coyotes howl at night. Enjoyed the campsite very much. Nice interpretive plaque on the building of Richland Lake and the vault toilet was very clean and well stocked. We're planning on coming back to the grasslands next year.
