Rockerville
Flume Town
State: South Dakota
County: Pennington County
Founded: 1876
Abandoned: 1880s
Peak Population: 2,000
Rockerville was a Black Hills gold mining town. Miners built an 8-mile wooden flume to bring water for placer mining. When the gold ran out, the town emptied. Today, it hosts tourist attractions and a few residents.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- 8-mile wooden flume
- Black Hills gold
- Tourist attractions now
Location
Address: Rockerville, SD
Coordinates: 43.9, -103.45