Alkali Creek Trailhead
Fort Meade Recreation Area
Write a Review Old Stone Rd. Sturgis, SD 57785 605-892-7000 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.3757, -103.4696
Overview of Alkali Creek Trailhead
Alkali Creek Trailhead is open year round with fees charged for camping from May 15th thru Sept 30th. The campground is closed for 3 weeks during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Water is available from approximately May 15th to October 1st each year.
Last Price Paid: $6
Reported by camper-905260 on 7/15/2024
Longest RV Reported: 25 feet (Class C)
Reported by Freelander on 8/21/2023
Elevation 3,543 ft / 1,079 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Alkali Creek Trailhead 7 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 8/21/2023
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Last reported 5/6/2021
“great location”
Reviewed 7/15/2024
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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We arrived on a Thursday evening, there was only 1 other rv camper there. The spots are pretty close together but it is right up next to some great trails for biking or hiking. Great location, just 20 minutes from Deadwood and 5 minutes to Sturgis, 50 minutes to Mt. Rushmore. It is very quiet not very much traffic. Highly recommend. Ve... more
We arrived on a Thursday evening, there was only 1 other rv camper there. The spots are pretty close together but it is right up next to some great trails for biking or hiking. Great location, just 20 minutes from Deadwood and 5 minutes to Sturgis, 50 minutes to Mt. Rushmore. It is very quiet not very much traffic. Highly recommend. Very clean spots beautiful views.
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camper-905260 would stay here again
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“Nice and quiet close to town”
Reviewed 8/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 16 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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I stayed here during the Sturgis Bike Rally in 2023. Mostly empty, but only 4 miles from town. Nighty rate is $6, but if you have an America the Beautiful Senior pass it is only $3 a night. They do have a nice vault Toilet and a place to air up bike tires. And a trash dumpster. They only have 5 or 6 sites, and for most of the ti... more
I stayed here during the Sturgis Bike Rally in 2023. Mostly empty, but only 4 miles from town. Nighty rate is $6, but if you have an America the Beautiful Senior pass it is only $3 a night.
They do have a nice vault Toilet and a place to air up bike tires. And a trash dumpster.
They only have 5 or 6 sites, and for most of the time I was the only one here.
You can stay upto 16 days.
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“Road closed on May 19, 2022”
Reviewed 5/19/2022
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Looks like they're working on improving or repaving. No signage with an opening date. I tried both ways in and it was closed on both ends.
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“Peaceful ”
Reviewed 5/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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Free before season opened. 3 small sites. No hookups but picnic tables and fire rings. Next to creek and at the beginning of the trailhead.
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Judy would stay here again
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“Awesome ”
Reviewed 7/28/2020
| Nightly rate: | $3 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Great stop right off I90 Friendly host Had 2 bars Verizon and was able to hot spot firestick
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Jmike would stay here again
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“Awesome ”
Reviewed 6/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a really great find... close to 90. We didn't find it loud. There are two areas for dispersed camping. One is a large equestrian that allows 7 plus back ins, with it's own pit toilet and potable water. The other for RV's and tents has 3 designated back ins but the very nice camp host allows bigger rigs to use the grass. Acros... more
This is a really great find... close to 90. We didn't find it loud. There are two areas for dispersed camping. One is a large equestrian that allows 7 plus back ins, with it's own pit toilet and potable water. The other for RV's and tents has 3 designated back ins but the very nice camp host allows bigger rigs to use the grass.
Across the dirt road is the trail head for part of the Centennial trail and the Calvary trail. Bear Butte (a great hike) is a 20 min. Drive. This camp is central to Rapid City, Stergis, and The Black Hills!!!
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Maureen would stay here again
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“Hidden gem on the creek”
Reviewed 5/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Convenient location with a creek running through the campground. Very friendly and helpful camp host. Everything is very well-maintained. Lots of hiking and biking trails. Some traffic noise from nearby highway.
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Flippo would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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