Roughlock Falls Nature Area

Roughlock Falls Nature Area[1] is a nature area in Lawrence County, South Dakota in the United States. It is located in Spearfish Canyon, near Little Spearfish Creek, just before the creek joins Spearfish Creek, within the Black Hills National Forest. The area is managed by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. Birdwatching, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling are popular activities within this area.[2] The area is about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Spearfish or about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) west of Lead, just west of Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway (U.S. 14A).

Roughlock Falls Nature Area
Roughlock Falls in Little Spearfish Canyon
Map showing the location of Roughlock Falls Nature Area
Map showing the location of Roughlock Falls Nature Area
Location of Roughlock Falls Nature Area Area in South Dakota
LocationLawrence, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates44.349960°N 103.944300°W / 44.349960; -103.944300
Established2008
Governing bodySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
Websitehttps://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/spearfish-canyon-nature-area/]

Wildlife found in the area include: Elk, Bald eagle, White-tailed deer, Mule deer, Coyote, Beaver, Bighorn sheep, Mountain goat, and Mountain lion.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Roughlock Falls Nature Area | Black Hills & Badlands - South Dakota". www.blackhillsbadlands.com.
  2. "Find a State Park".
  3. "Black Hills National Forest - Nature Viewing:Viewing Wildlife". Fs.usda.gov. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
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