Buffalo Gap National Grassland

This area is divided into two areas located in southern South Dakota.  One area is south and northeast of Hot Springs and the other is south and west of Wall.  There are few developed recreation sites, but plenty of space for all kinds of recreational opportunities.

Two people walk in tall grass in a wide open prarie A small creek meanders through the grass Dry grass on a grassland plain Overlooking a very green prairie

General Information

General Notes:

There is only one small developed recreation area on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland.  The National Grassland Visitor Center is located in Wall, South Dakota.  This site provides the history behind the system of the National Grasslands located across the West.

While there is only one developed campground, there are plenty of open spaces to camp.  Bring your horse, your bicycle or your OHV and spend some quiet time in the wide open spaces of the Grassland.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Campground Camping

French Creek Campground

Areas for Campground Camping at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Dispersed Camping

Areas for Dispersed Camping at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Big Game Hunting

Areas for Big Game Hunting at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Small Game Hunting

Areas for Small Game Hunting at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

OHV Open Area Riding

Areas for OHV Open Area Riding at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Visitor Programs

Areas for Visitor Programs at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Visitor Centers

Areas for Visitor Centers at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Rockhounding

Areas for Rockhounding at Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
43.7101

  Longitude : 
-102.7952