![]() There is a lot of beetle kill and rolling terrain which can make for tricky camping spots.ĭogs: The to Black Elk Peak is dog friendly but has no sources of water along the way. Camp spots are good within the first mile of the hike, but after that you probably will need to hike 3-4 miles before finding anything great after that. However, there is also backcountry camping available for free along the trail. SummaryĬamping: Black Elk Peak does have a campground that is horse friendly, you can read more about this here. Willow Creek trailhead has a non-plumbing bathroom and maps available as well. Parking: Black Elk Peak has a parking lot that can fit 10-15 cars easily and based on the time of year we visited vs the number of cars there, I don’t feel that parking will ever be an issue for you. Regardless of the direction you are coming from, you can enter Willow Creek Horse Camp into your favorite navigational device to get to this trailhead of Black Elk Peak. Continue on this for 3.1 miles to find the entrance to Willow Creek on your right.įrom downtown Keystone, take SD-244 for 9.3 miles (driving past Mt Rushmore) and find the well marked entrance to the Willow Creek Campground on your left. Season: Year Round, expect snow November – MarchĬheck the Weather Forecast Directions to Black Elk Peakįrom downtown Custer, take US 385 for 10.7 miles, then turn right onto SD-244. Virtual Trail Guide: Black Elk Peak via Willow Creekīlack Elk Peak via Willow Creek Distance: 10.75 Miles RTĭifficulty: Moderate to Difficult What does this mean? Jackie enjoying the summit views, looking west. Black Elk Peak via Willow Creek is a scenic hike and one I would recommend. This hike is family friendly (for more seasoned hikers) and dog friendly, but keep in mind for both groups, there is no access to water along the way. The post popular is from the south side via Sylvan Lake, but for those looking to do some backcountry camping or just want to hike with less people, the Willow Creek approach is ideal. ![]() Black Elk Peak is the tallest peak in South Dakota and has a number of ways to access the summit. ![]()
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