Black Hills National Forest

The official Black Hills National Forest app provides essential information about the forest including recreational activities and sites, wildfire, alerts, maps, news, events, directions and contact information. Plan and prepare your visit to the Forest with the many great tools and features such as “Things to Know”, “Things to See”, “Things to Do” and “Near Me”.

The Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, consists of 1.2 million acres of forested hills and mountains, approximately 110 miles long and 70 miles wide. Described as an “Island in the Plains,” the Forest has diverse wildlife and plants reaching from the eastern forests to the western plains. The Forest is a multiple-use Forest with activities ranging from timber production, grazing, to hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, mining, wildlife viewing and many others.

Enjoy the beauty and charm of this sensational national treasure.