Rocky Point Recreation Area

The 8,000-acre Belle Fourche Reservoir was created in 1911, when Orman Dam was constructed to store water for agricultural use. At the time of its completion, Orman Dam was the largest earthen dam in the world. In 1989, Orman Dam was designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Rocky Point is the newest park in the South Dakota state park system, and opened in 2006.
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 24, water is no longer available at Rocky Point until next spring. The comfort stations, fish cleaning station, etc. are closed.

New Facilities	Located 8 miles E of Belle Fourche off SD 212 Location map (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.) DOT Road Report Open year-round Park entrance license required: $5/day/vehicle or $23 for an annual pass Camping & Fees: $10/non-electrical, $14/electrical site. 61 sites (50 electrical). Three accessible sites. Showers. Water. Dump station. Reservations: (800) 710-2267 or www.CampSD.com. Up to 90 days prior to arrival. Campsites May to Sept. Recreation: Camping. Boating. Fishing. Picnicking. Playground. Fishing/Boating: Fish cleaning station. One high water and one low water boat ramp. Lake well-known for its walleye. Also supports yellow perch, channel catfish, black crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass and tigermuskie. License required. Park maps: PDF files. Require Adobe Acrobat Reader. - Campground map. (2 pages, 231KB) - Walking map (1 page, 186KB) Rocky Point Recreation Area C/O Black Hills Trails 11361 Nevada Gulch Road Lead, SD 57754 (605) 584-3896 Email: RockyPoint@state.sd.us
The finishing touches are currently being added to Rocky Point. This summer, the park will feature: 61 campsites (50 electrical) Comfort station (showers and flush toilets) Dump station Boating/ramps Fishing/fish cleaning station Paved roads Picnic area/shelter Play equipment Kayak available for rent Learn more about the development of Rocky Point Recreation Area.
Belle Fourche Reservoir
Rocky Point is located on Belle Fourche Reservoir, one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota.
Fishing
The Belle Fourche Reservoir has an average depth of 25 feet with areas as deep as 60 feet when full. The reservoir is a high density walleye fishery with a several other species, such as channel catfish, black crappie, smallmouth bass, white bass and tigermuskie. Anglers fishing for walleye often report high catch rates all year long.
Nearby Attractions
Bear Butte State Park, George S. Mickelson Trail Tri-State Museum, in Belle Fourche Belle Fourche Area Community Center, in Belle Fourche, with indoor pool, gym and weight room Ditchrider's House, north of Belle Fourche More attractions and events can be found at www.TravelSD.com