Roughlock Falls Nature Area 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. The area is about southwest of Spearfish or about west of Lead, just west of Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway (U.S. 14A).

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

Roughlock Falls Nature Area

See also

Spearfish Canyon

Black Hills

Black Hills Gold Rush

Homestake Mine

References

External links

Black Hills National Forest - Spearfish Ranger District

Black Hills

Protected areas of Lawrence County, South Dakota

Protected areas of South Dakota

State parks of South Dakota

Black Hills National Forest

Protected areas established in 2008

2008 establishments in South Dakota

Roughlock Falls Nature Area