Black Hills National Forest

US Forest Service
Black Hills National Forest
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News Release

USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

Contact: Bonnie Jones (605) 642-4622, or email us at r2 blackhills webinfo@fs.fed.us

ROUBAIX CAMPGROUND ON SABBATICAL FOR FACE-LIFT

SPEARFISH, SD: September 17, 2004

Visitors used to fall and winter enjoyment at Roubaix Campground on the Black Hills National Forest Northern Hills Ranger District will need to find an alternate location this year while the campground undergoes refurbishing.

Normally the C-loop and the picnic area remain open year-round, including access to the beach and fishing, but construction work at the campground this fall and winter means the area will not be open for public use at all.

“In order for the contractor to work most efficiently we need to close the area to the public,” said Bonnie Jones, recreation specialist.

Jones says people should be pleased with the improvements once the campground re-opens around May 21, 2005. “We will be updating the water and electrical systems,” said Jones.

For more forest news, visit the Black Hills National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills.