Picnicking
The Forest has 26 picnic areas. Some have more than just tables and grills. For example, at Cook Lake Picnic Area north of Sundance, Wyoming, you can fish, paddle a canoe and hike on nearby trails.
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Bear Gulch (Group Site)
Site Closed
This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with up to 40 people, there…
Bismark Lake
Bismark Lake Picnic Area, surrounded by aspens and pines, offers fishing, non-motorized boating, and relaxation near Custer State Park on Hwy 16A.
Bismark Lake Day-Use Area
The Bismark Lake Day-Use Area has three picnic sites located near the campground boat launch. Restroom facilities are available.
Black Elk Wilderness & Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
Explore Black Elk Wilderness within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve in the heart of the Black Hills.
Breezy Point Overlook & Picnic Area
Hear the winds through the pines while getting excellent views of neighboring granite spires and mountains from a scenic overlook point access by a short cement sidewalk (this short walk is highly…
Cook Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Cook Lake offers camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and picnics in a quiet Black Hills setting. Reserve campsites at Recreation.gov.
Dakota Point Picnic Area
Site Open
Dakota Point Picnic Area offers 10 shaded sites with restrooms, scenic views of Sheridan Lake, fishing access, and a trailhead to the 111-mile Centennial Trail.
Dalton Lake
Site Open
Dalton Lake offers fishing for trout, non-motorized boating, a picnic area, and history in a peaceful Black Hills setting near Little Elk Creek.
Dalton Lake Picnic Area
The Dalton Lake Picnic Area has three picnic sites located adjacent to Dalton Lake Campground.
Iron Mountain Picnic Area
The Iron Mountain Picnic Area has ten picnic sites.