Discover Camping in South Dakota

• Badlands National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Porcupine, South Dakota

  

  The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prai...

• Black Hills National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Hill City, South Dakota

  

• Wind Cave National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Buffalo Gap, South Dakota

  

  Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact ...

• Bear Gulch

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Rapid City, South Dakota

  

  This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with up to 40 people, there are eight individual tent sites around a central parking area. The summers are pleasant, and the bay p...

• Bismark Lake

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Custer, South Dakota

  

  Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest. Acess to this campground is through Custer State Par...

• Black Hills National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Hill City, South Dakota

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Black Hills National Forest. Lifelong memories with family and friends are built during these special times, and the Forest is happy to help with any information gathering you will need to make this experience safe and en...

• Boxelder Forks Campground

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Nemo, South Dakota

  

  Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campground offers easy access to both motorized and non-motorized recreation. The Centennial Trail is just 1 mile east of the campground and serves as a b...

• Comanche Park

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Custer, South Dakota

  

  Situated in an open Ponderosa pine forest 6.5 miles west of Custer, South Dakota, Comanche Park Campground is a campground for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the southern Black Hills National Forest. The campsites are spacious. Towering pine trees provide shade. This is the clo...

• Cedar Pass Campground

  Badlands National Park

  Near Interior, South Dakota

  

  Surrounded by the vast, open prairie and featuring expansive views of the Badlands, Cedar Pass Campground is a great base camp from which to explore Badlands National Park. Featuring 96 sites, this seasonal campground is open from late March through mid-October, and is conveniently located within ea...

• Cold Brook Campground

  Cold Brook Lake

  Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

  

  Located less than 1 mile north of Hot Springs, South Dakota sits one of the area's most perferred campgrounds. At the south end of Cold Brook Campground sits Cold Brook Lake, a popular destination for those looking to take a swim at the beach, snorkel in the crystal clear water or wet a line while t...

• Cold Brook Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

  

  Cold Brook Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located less than 1 mile from the town of Hot Springs, SD, Cold Brook Lake offers an excellent variety of recreational activities year-round including canoeing, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, and camping. Win...

• Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter

  Lewis and Clark Lake

  Near Yankton, South Dakota

  

  Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is located near Lake Yankton in Cottonwood Day Use Area.  Nearby attractions include, Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark and historic Yankton, SD. Horse shoe pits, a disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, and a playground all sit next to the Cottonwood Day Use Shelte...

• Cottonwood Springs Campground

  Cottonwood Springs Lake

  Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

  

  Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs, SD is a hidden gem of a campground. Cottonwood Springs Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground tucked away in the southern part of the Black Hills of South Dakota. It offers beautiful scenic views within a short walk of each campsite. Cottonwood Springs ...

• Cottonwood Springs Lake

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

  

  Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 18 and nestled in the rugged hills and evergreen trees of the southern Black Hills, Cottonwood Springs Lake is the place to go for nature lovers. This...

• Dutchman

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Hill City, South Dakota

  

  Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Sites in the campground are widely spaced, and a few offer w...

• Dalton Lake Campground

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Nemo, South Dakota

  

  Dalton Lake Campground sits next to the 2.8 acre Dalton Lake and offers nearby access to fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a variety of motorized recreation opportunities. Explore the dozens of miles of nearby trails or simply relax and enjoy the lake and nearby Little Elk Creek. The cam...

• Elk Mountain Campground

  Wind Cave National Park

  Near Hot Springs, South Dakota

  

  Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. Campsites may be reserved all year throug...

• Grizzly Creek Primitive

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Keystone, South Dakota

  

  This campground lies beneath a canopy of oak and Ponderosa pine on the banks of Grizzly Creek. The site has retained much of its original Civilian Conservation Corps character, and offers visitors recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Located along the Iron Mountain Road, it is...

• Horsethief Lake Campground

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Hill City, South Dakota

  

  Located 10 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Horsethief Lake Campground is a delightful setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. This campground is 2 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and adjacent to Horsethief Lake. Sites are tucked ...

• Iron Creek Horse Camp

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Custer, South Dakota

  

  Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek Horse Camp offers a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Southeastern South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest. The camp is adjacent to Iron Creek and surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests. Horse enthusiasts ...

• Jewel Cave National Monument

  National Park Service

  Near Edgemont, South Dakota

  

  Immerse yourself in one of the longest caves in the world. With over 220 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its splendor is revealed through fragile formations and glimpses of brilliant color. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its s...

• Left Tailrace

  Lake Sharpe

  Near Fort Thompson, South Dakota

  

  Left Tailrace Campgound at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Big Bend Project, sits on the shore of Lake Francis Case on the Missouri River below Big Bend Dam. Just upstream of Left Tailrace, Lake Sharpe, a popular recreation destination in the Great Plains,was created by the completion of Big Be...

• Lake Oahe

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Pierre, South Dakota

  

  Oahe Dam, SD takes its name from the Oahe Indian Mission established among the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1874. Lake Oahe extends from Pierre, SD to Bismarck, ND. The lake is 231 miles long, and has 2,250 miles of shoreline. The 51 recreation areas located around the reservoir offer camping, picnicking...

• Lake Sharpe

  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Near Lower Brule, South Dakota

  

  Big Bend Dam, SD takes its name from the unique bend in the Missouri River 7 miles upstream from the dam. At this point in its course, the Missouri makes almost a complete loop, traveling 25 miles before returning to the "neck" where the land is not quite a mile wide. The 19 Lake Sharpe recreation...

• Oreville Campground

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Custer, South Dakota

  

  Located 4 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Oreville Campground is a delightful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. The sites are nestled on a hillside among aspen groves, towering ponderosa pines, and grassy areas. Many of the campsites are...

• Pactola Reservoir Campground

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Rapid City, South Dakota

  

  This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water. Pactola Visitor Center is located in close proximity to the campground, providing opportunities for co...

• Roubaix Lake

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Deadwood, South Dakota

  

  Roubaix Campground is tucked into a grove of Ponderosa pines along its namesake lake. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non motorized boating and paddling, campsites are dispersed among four loops, and many offer lake views. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, this camp remains comforta...

• Sheridan Lake

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Rapid City, South Dakota

  

  This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to the south boat ramp and the Flume Trailhead from within the campground and easy access to the South Beach Area, this recreational complex has everyth...

• Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Rapid City, South Dakota

  

  Sheridan North Cove Group Campground, in a forest of Ponderosa pine is along the north shore of Sheridan Lake. This is an ideal setting for large groups and gatherings. Lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and water draw guests to this part of Black Hil...

• Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Newcastle, South Dakota

  

  Summit Ridge Cabin is located near the border of Wyoming in southwestern South Dakota.iin Black Hills National Forest, providing a perfect setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the cabin was originally used as housing for pers...

• Whitetail

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Hill City, South Dakota

  

  Whitetail Campground is located above Deerfield Reservoir at 6,000 feet, an ideal setting for guests seeking summer climate relief, recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Sites in this campground are widely spaced. Several have lake views, while others are more secluded and tu...

• Willow Creek Horse Camp

  Black Hills National Forest

  Near Hill City, South Dakota

  

  This horse camp is nestled at the confluence of Willow Creek and Palmer Creek near the Black Elk Wilderness area of the Black Hills National Forest. From this campground, hikers and horseback riders can access a network of trails into the backcountry. The campground is within the Norbeck Wildlife P...

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