Natural swimming hole
Rocky Point Recreation Area swim beach
Lake · South Dakota
About this swimming hole
Rocky Point sits on the shore of Belle Fourche Reservoir north of Belle Fourche, with a swim beach on the 8,000-acre lake. The big-sky setting in the northern Black Hills foothills feels remote without being far from town. Campgrounds and day-use areas are open year-round.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | summer |
| Fees | Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Open year-round |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest town | Belle Fourche |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Rocky Point Recreation Area swim beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Rocky Point Recreation Area swim beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Rocky Point Recreation Area swim beach?
Reported fee info: Daily park entrance license required ($10 resident, $15 nonresident). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Point Recreation Area swim beach?
The best season is typically summer.
Keep exploring
Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026