§ 02 — OVERVIEW
The Black Hills National Forest Visitor Center is located west of Rapid City on Pactola Reservoir Dam on Highway 385 in the central hills. Open Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week, Mid-May - after Labor Day weekend Phone: (605) 343-8755 Request for Expression of Interest Information: The friendly visitor center staff has brochures, maps, and other information to help you plan your visit to the area and forest.
Exhibits and Programs: The center's exhibits feature wildlife mounts including a bald eagle! An outdoor bulletin board explains the reservoir's history and recreational opportunities. If you have time, stay for an interpretive program given by the staff! Black Hills Parks and Forests Association: This non-profit organization has outlets in most Forest Service offices and at the visitor center, and Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and Custer State Park. Sales of forest maps, books, and other items support the education programs and facilities on the forest and may be purchased on their website: www.blackhillsparks.org or by calling 605-745-7020 or tollfree at 888-804-9090. For more information, please contact the Pactola Visitor Center at (605) 343-8755 or any of the other Black Hills National Forest offices.
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Thu
70°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph NW
Jun
72°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 7 mph N
Sat
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
1 to 9 mph SE
Sun
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph NE
Mon
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 5 mph N
Tue
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 6 mph N
Wed
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph S
