Spearfish Canyon Nature Area is a hidden gem located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The park is located 1 mile west from the Scenic Byway at Savoy on FDR 222 in Spearfish Canyon. For a private guided tour of the canyon, click here.

The Spearfish Canyon Nature Area includes the Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Falls and the Savoy Pond area. The canyon is considered one of the most beautiful locations in the Black Hills.

A trail system connects all three areas and offers spectacular views of the waterfalls and foliage in the Fall.  

Bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing and picnicking can all be enjoyed in the nature area. Be on the lookout for the rare American Dipper, a stocky, gray bird often spotted catching its food underwater by swimming or walking on the stream bottom.

The Spearfish Canyon Nature Area is an excellent place for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and even snowmobiling. If you would enjoy a private guided tour of the canyon, click here. A guided tour is the way to go, the guides know all the best locations within the park and can provide amazing stories on the area, that only a handful of locals may know.

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