Explore Black Hills vs Rocky Mtn National Forests Usage & Stats
Your insider’s guide to exploring the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota.
Our FREE location-driven app helps visitors and locals alike, explore all the Black Hills has to offer for dining, shopping, playing, staying, special deals and more.
Surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of the Black Hills National Forest, and steeped in history, you can walk in the footsteps of the likes of Wild Bill Hickok, Gen. George A. Custer and Sitting Bull. Our welcoming towns of Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood, Belle Fourche and Sturgis are all located just northwest of the major hub of Rapid City.
Mt. Rushmore, Devil’s Tower National Monument, Badlands National Park and Spearfish Canyon scenic byway are just a few of the world-class attractions in our area along with outdoor mountain adventures and plenty of indoor fun as well.
Hiking, biking, world-class rock climbing, caving, fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, driving tours, casino gaming, pro rodeo action, museums, historic opera houses and so much more are just waiting for you to explore.
Based on your location, each page in our app contains search buttons to help you find what you’re looking for by town. We’ll help you locate where to eat, where to stay, special deals and what’s happening while you’re here.
Compiled by the folks at the locally owned Black Hills Pioneer newspaper, you know you can trust the info we provide. After all, we’ve been pioneering news and information in the territory since 1876.
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Explore this app to find recreation opportunities at the Rocky Mountain Region’s 17 national forests and 7 national grasslands. Find hiking trails, campgrounds, picnicking areas, maps, passes and more. This app's mapping features make it easy to locate outdoor recreation opportunities near you, explore new places and get ideas for your next visit.
National Forests & Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region receive millions of visits each year. This mobile app allows those visitors to easily find information about each Rocky Mountain Region national forest & grassland in one location on their mobile device.
Here are some ways of using this app to ensure you're taking advantage of the tools and information available:
EXPLORE
Search for specific recreation opportunities on each forest. Zoom in on maps and easily navigate to find information about thousands of recreation sites. Find and download detailed maps to prepare for your trip. Find written driving directions to the trail or campground.
BE PREPARED
Find available current conditions before you go, so you can be prepared to have a safe experience. Each forest & grassland on the app provides news, alerts and updates on closures areas and other safety information. Learn how to contact individual forest offices directly.
HAVE FUN!
Your Rocky Mountain Forests & Grasslands are some of the most unique and special places on earth. They include breath-taking vistas, wild rivers, open grasslands, forested slopes, high mountain lakes & scenic routes.
The Rocky Mountain Region’s 17 national forests and 7 national grasslands units in this app include:
• Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
• Bighorn National Forest
• Black Hills National Forest
• Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
• Medicine Bow–Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
• Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests, Buffalo Gap, Fort Pierre, & Oglala National Grasslands
• Pike–San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron–Comanche National Grasslands
• Rio Grande National Forest
• San Juan National Forest
• Shoshone National Forest
• White River National Forest
ENJOY
Your national forests & grasslands are here for you to enjoy. Discover the legacy of your public lands in the Rocky Mountain Region.
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Explore Black Hills VS. 
Rocky Mtn National ForestsDecember 19, 2024