Redwater

South Dakota's ghost towns mix Black Hills gold camps with prairie farm towns the Dust Bowl finished.

The Old Redwater Bridge near Spearfish, South Dakota was built in 1910. It was built by the Standard Bridge Company. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It spans the Redwater River, south of Belle Fourche. The 70-foot-long (21 m) bridge was built in 1910 and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1993.

The on-the-ground condition of Redwater is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Redwater is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Redwater is roughly 44.5900, -103.8561 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.