Rocky Point Recreation Area near Belle Fourch, South Dakota

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.

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.

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 electrical campsites
5 group camping pods
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.

Nature Day Camps

Nature days camps are designed to expose youngparticipants to an assortment of memorable activities that relate to the outdoors. Whether in the form of environmental education or simply enjoying a recreational outing, every camp is geared toward having fun. Each camp takes place on a Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and begins at the Day Use Area. Reservations are required and must be made by calling (605) 641-0023.

NOTE: The scheduled Nature Day Camps are designed for kids between the ages of seven to twelve. Younger participants are welcome to attend; however, anyone under the age of seven needs to be chaperoned by a parent or guardian.

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