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Iron Creek Lake is located in an untouched area of the pristine Black Hills west of scenic Spearfish Canyon. While it is off the beaten tourism path, a trip to the lake is just a 20-minute excursion south of Spearfish on a well-maintained gravel road. The lake was created through a WPA project to create jobs in the mid 1930s and to provide a recreation site in Lawrence County. The trail circling the lake is just about one mile in length, making the lake small enough to prohibit wakes and high-speed watercraft. The atmosphere is quiet and oriented towards families.
Iron Creek Lake offers tent and RV camping with some electrical hookups available. The cost is $17 per night for a tent site for up to 4 people in the same immediate family, $5 extra per person above four. Campers/RVs cost $20 per site for up to 4 family members plus $5 extra per person above four. Electricity is $5 more per night, is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and may require extension cords depending on the site. Dogs are welcome but also cost $5 extra per dog per night in the campground. Dogs must be leashed at all times and are not permitted on the beach or in the swimming area. Some sites can also be rented on a monthly basis for a special rate.
The twelve rustic cabins available for rent at Iron Creek Lake have more character than the typical campground cabins.
Great secluded campground with a beautiful lake. The gravel road to the campground is rough, but has pretty scenery.
I stayed a total of 12 nights this summer. The current generation of this family's lengthy ownership is doing a superior job. I have camped here childhood through adulthood. The same great experience is maintained to this day with little change aside from improved food offerings. I sit on the board of directors for the South Dakota Campground Owners Association and am a campground insurance specialist. Those are two career aspects I cannot turn on and off at will even when enjoying personal recreation. I am always viewing campgrounds from a risk management standpoint. I see great customer service, safety, guest experience, and cleanliness as top tier at Iron Creek Lake Campground and Store. There is no better experience anywhere in the Black Hills.
