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Black Hills National Forest beckons all nature lovers and adventure seekers to come and explore over 1.2 million acres of forested mountains – an area over 100 miles long and 70 miles wide. To fully appreciate this amazing recreational area you need to spend at least a few days there – you can rent a cabin or bring your tent or RV and enjoy one of thirty campgrounds.

You will find yourself surrounded by lakes and streams, forests, canyons, and rugged rock formations, all begging to be explored. Hikers have a choice of dozens of day-hiking trails, or they can set off to backpack the backcountry trails. Other activities include mountain biking, rock-climbing, horse-back riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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