Picnicking
The Forest has 26 picnic areas. Some offer more than just picnic facilities. For example, at Cook Lake Picnic Area north of Sundance, Wyoming, you can fish, canoe, and hike.
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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
Ideal FishingBismark Lake is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest. The…
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
Black Elk Wilderness is located in in the center of the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve & was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System by Congress in 1980.Within the heart of the…
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
Recreation and RelaxationSituated in a heavily forested area, Cook Lake offers a little something for everyone. A campground close to the lake is in a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation…
Dakota Point Picnic Area
The Dakota Point Picnic Area has ten picnic sites. Restroom facilities are available. The picnic area is in a quiet location with many large ponderosa pine trees and a scenic view of Sheridan…
Dalton Lake
Historic AreaDalton Lake is approximately a 2.8 acre lake on Little Elk Creek. The upstream watershed drains about 2,000 acres. The lake is about 15 feet deep. The Forest Service and South Dakota…
Dalton Lake Picnic Area
Secluded Picnic AreaThe Dalton Lake Picnic Area has three picnic sites located adjacent to Dalton Lake Campground. The sheltered picnic area, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, in the…
Iron Mountain Picnic Area
The Iron Mountain Picnic Area has ten picnic sites. Restroom facilities are available. The picnic area provides access to the Centennial Trail (Trail #89).