Wildlife conservation agencies
US FOREST SERVICE BLACK HILLS NATIONAL
Established in 1897, Black Hills National Forest is a forest of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Formerly known as the Black Hills Forest Reserve, the preserve covers more than 35,000 acres of space. Located in Custer, S.D., it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. The Black Hills also contains rugged granite formations, small lakes, scenic drives and hiking trails. It has more than 30 campgrounds with over 700 individual sites and horse camps. Additionally, the preserve provides summer camps, garbage service, vault and flush toilets, tables and fire pits, showers, and electric, sewer and water hookups. Its forest recreation management offers various activities, including off-highway vehicle travels, boating and marinas, horse and winter camping, fishing, heritage and interpretive programs, hunting, picnics, rock collecting and gold panning, swim beaches and trails.
