Belle Fourche River
The Belle Fourche heads northeast across Wyoming past Moorcroft and Devils Tower, turns southeast into South Dakota past the town of Belle Fourche, and curls around the north side of the Black Hills to the Cheyenne River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Belle Fourche River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 290 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Southern Campbell County southwest of Wright, Wyoming |
| Mouth | Cheyenne River near Hereford, Meade County, South Dakota |
| States | South Dakota, Wyoming |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Belle Fourche River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Belle Fourche River in South Dakota ↗ · Bait shops near the Belle Fourche River in South Dakota ↗
- Boat ramps on the Belle Fourche River in Wyoming ↗ · Bait shops near the Belle Fourche River in Wyoming ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- South Dakota: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗
- Wyoming: Wyoming Game and Fish Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Belle Fourche River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Belle Fourche River (Wikipedia) ↗