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    Bismarck Lake - USFS, SD

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    Bismarck Lake CG is located on Rt 16-1 four miles east of Custer. It is just inside Custer State Park, which normally charges a $10/vehicle entrance fee; however, if you tell them you're going to Bismarck Lake, then you don't have to pay. The CG has 23 sites on a hillside overlooking Bismarck Lake.

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    It was a close call getting a site here on a Monday afternoon in mid-June. There were only three left when we pulled in, with another rig right behind us. Site 10 was to our liking - level and a bit a view of the lake.

    Date of visit: Jun 2008

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    Site 15 is one of the largest sites.

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    Sites 18 and 19 are along the road leading down to the day-use area and boat launch.

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    Sites 22 and 21 are also along that road.

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    Sites 6 and 7 are tent sites at the far end of the CG road.

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    Site 5 sits with a nice view of the lake.

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    There are three of these new vault toilets located in the CG. No showers.

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    Down at the boat launch is a new boardwalk that goes along the shore of the lake. At the far end are steps up to the CG.

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    Near the far end of the CG is the dam that creates Bismarck Lake.

    Amenities

    No Dump station available

    Verizon National Access service

    Rates: $19 (50% off with Golden Age Pass)

    No hookups, fresh water is available

    Coord: 43.775926 N, 103.512147 W

    Activities/Nearby Attractions

    Mount Rushmore

    Hiking & Biking

    The tourist traps of the Black Hills <G>

     

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