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Cold Brook Lake Campground
Hot Springs, SD
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
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Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Reserve or permit
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Reservations:605-745-5476. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: 877-444-6777.
- Operator:605-745-5476
- Address:Hot Springs, SD
Live availability
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Recreation.gov118 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Good Coverage
Average 2.9 of 4 bars · 91 reports across 3 carriers
Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.
Verizon
Good Coverage
3.1/4
49 reports
AT&T
Good Coverage
2.6/4
20 reports
T-Mobile
Good Coverage
2.5/4
22 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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