Cold Brook Campground

Overview

Located less than 1 mile north of Hot Springs, South Dakota sits one of the area's most perferred campgrounds. At the south end of Cold Brook Campground sits Cold Brook Lake, a popular destination for those looking to take a swim at the beach, snorkel in the crystal clear water or wet a line while trying to catch a…

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

605-745-5476. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: 877-444-6777.

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cold Brook Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Visit Wind Cave's Natural EntranceHike · 10-20 Minutes · 6.7 mi from camp

  You can still see the largest natural opening into Wind Cave without going on a tour. National Park Service

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• Centennial TrailHike · 121.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 8.3 mi from camp

  A long-distance route starting near South Boxelder Trailhead.

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• Rankin Ridge TrailHike · 1.0 mi long · 11.1 mi from campShow on map
• George S. Mickelson TrailHike · 10.7 mi long · 19.8 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Wind Cave (natural entrance)Cave · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cicero PeakPeak · 6,168 ft · 15.4 mi from camp

  Cicero Peak is a 6,168-foot mountain in the Black Hills of Custer County, South Dakota. Wikipedia

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• Mount CoolidgePeak · 5,971 ft · 19.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Aquarium RockClimbing · 26.6 mi from campShow on map
• Dam Back SideClimbing · 26.9 mi from campShow on map
• Ephel DuathClimbing · 27.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.