Ward Reservoir, Black Hills, Custer County, South Dakota

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     This lake is located in the wonderful Black Hills. Ward Reservoir gets very little rain; the month with most of the rain is July while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Ward Reservoir through the long summer days are in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are regularly in the 30's; overnight lows at Ward Reservoir throughout the winter generally  
   fall into the 0's.
But wait, there's more to do in the vicinity of Ward Reservoir. Legion Lake Lodge VA is a wonderful site to get some rest, and there is a delightful hiking trail nearby called the Lost Cabin Trail. Camping at Echo Valley Park is always a wonderful experience, and a lake close by is Ventling Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. McClure Dam is an attention-grabbing thing to check out, and going for a hike on the Paha Sapa Trail is always
 
               a tremendous adventure.
If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Black Hills. A trip to Jewel Cave National Monument is recommended, of course you could also check out Lake of the Pines while you're here; it's not far at all. This site, the Black Hills, has so much outdoors amusing stuff. Ward Reservoir is magnificent enough to spend more than a day at, Custer's Gulch RV Park and Campground is a magnificent local campground. On a pleasant day at Ward Reservoir you can take a hike along the Sunday Gulch Trail, and a good nearby hotel is State Game Lodge VA.

 
State Game Lodge VA, Custer
2 miles away
This gracious stone and wood lodge is set in a beautiful mountain valley surrounded By a ponderosa forest- Grace Coolidge Creek winds through the valley and offers Excellent trout fishing- Oak birch...

Legion Lake Lodge VA, Custer
4 miles away
This laid-back lodge sits directly on the waters edge. Its a choice spot for summer picnics, lazy days at the beach and adventurous treks into the wilderness. The lake is named for the American Legion...

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Local climate location: CUSTER 23 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.64472
Longitude: -103.6789

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These outdoors activities are available near Ward Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Ward Reservoir:
State Game Lodge VA, Custer, 2 miles away
Legion Lake Lodge VA, Custer, 4 miles away
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn, Custer, 7 miles away
Legion Lake Lodge, Custer, 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CUSTER, Custer, 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ward Reservoir:
Custer's Gulch RV Park and Campground, Custer, 3 miles away
Echo Valley Park, Custer, 3 miles away
Custer/Mt Rushmore KOA, Custer, 6 miles away
Country Charm Cabins and Corrals, Pringle, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Ward Reservoir:
Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer - SD, 8 miles away
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone - SD, 27 miles away
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Harrison - NE, 49 miles away
 Trails Near Ward Reservoir:
Sunday Gulch Trail, Custer County, 13 miles away
Lost Cabin Trail, Pennington County, 14 miles away
Paha Sapa Trail, Custer County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Ward Reservoir:
Ventling Reservoir, Custer CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Lake of the Pines, Custer CountyCounty, 11 miles away

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...eek Campground and Resort. One of Hill City's finest campgrounds nestled in a quiet shaded valley, with Spring Creek babbling through the resort.

You are minutes away from some of the most fantastic attractions in the Black Hills area. Pack a lunch and experience a wildlife adventure in Custer State Park. Enjoy a day or evening at Mount Rushmore National Monument. Crazy Horse Memorial, the world's largest mountain carving, is only minutes away from the resort.

Wander into Hill City, the heart of the Black Hills. You will discover a living, breathing mountain community, a place where spectacular scenery and some of the best parks and attractions mingle with a century-old tradition of hard work and friendly western hospitality. You will find art galleries, lively restaurants, colorful retail shops and the story of Dinosaur Sue, the 1880 Train, and our very own Prairie Berry Winery.

Several Outstanding golf courses are located throughout the Black Hills. Enjoy fishing at near by lakes and streams. A hunter's dream, Elk, Deer and Merriam Turkey are right out your bac...

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