Roughlock Falls Nature Area
| Roughlock Falls Nature Area | |
| South Dakota State Nature Area | |
 Roughlock Falls in Little Spearfish Canyon | |
| Country |  |
|---|---|
| State |  |
| County | Lawrence |
| Location | Spearfish Canyon, Black Hills National Forest, near Lead, South Dakota. |
| - coordinates | 44°21′00″N 103°56′39″W / 44.349960°N 103.944300°WCoordinates: 44°21′00″N 103°56′39″W / 44.349960°N 103.944300°W |
| Established | 2008 |
| Management | South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks |
  Location of Roughlock Falls Nature Area in South Dakota | |
| Website: Roughlock Falls Nature Area, South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks | |
Roughlock Falls Nature Area is a nature area in Lawrence County, South Dakota in the United States. It is located at Roughlock Falls located on Little Spearfish Creek, just before the creek joins Spearfish Creek within the picturesque Spearfish Canyon, 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.[1] The area is about 15 miles southwest of Spearfish or about 14.5 miles 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.[2]