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Recreation Region: Northern Hills - Spearfish

Steamboat Rock

Adjacent to Boxelder Creek

Steamboat Rock has 9 picnic sites and tent camping sites. There is a main parking lot and from there, a short walk to the sites.  A restroom facility is available, but there is no potable water. The area is located adjacent to Boxelder Creek. (Photo by Bradley Block, USDA Forest Service)

 

Reservations are not available for Steamboat Rock area. Sites are available first come, first served. 

General Information

Steamboat Rock closes each year during the Off Season.

Tent or pickup camping only

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $18 per night

Regular Season Camping: $18/night --- See Day-Use Fee Information

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Front entrance of the Northern Hills Ranger District Office

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: 44.1576023

Longitude: -103.46957

Directions

To access the Steamboat Rock Picnic Area from Nemo, travel south on County Road 234, the Nemo Road, for approximately four miles. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated May 22nd, 2025