Sand Creek Public Access Area — Attraction in Spearfish

We always visit down here a few times a summer. The creek is very cold, so plan to go tubing on a hot day! You will rub over a few rocks along the way, so buy durable tubes and not just pool floaties. Also, use a paddle or stick to push off the banks to stay away from the brush as there is poison ivy along the banks. If you go to the farthest south access, you can park, launch, float for about 35 minutes, and walk about 5 minutes back to your vehicle or the launch and do another lap!

It is free to go tubing and it is also free to camp there. There are no hookups, however there is brick outhouse at the tubing area and the...

Best place to float the river. It's always a good time. Lots of poison ivy, but I have gone for 3 years now and never had any on me even while floating! Toilets are gross and not well maintained. It is usually always clean. We always get together to gather loose trash every time we go so we can all keep enjoying...

Great place to stop for the night. Free camping, no reservations. Beautiful stream nearby and plenty of shady flat spots for tents. Bring your own water and pack out your trash! One pit toilet, no running water.

Great stop on our road trip. We...