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Places to Camp near Rapid City, SD

1,476 Reviews

East of the Black Hills, South Dakota has a lot to offer. Near Rapid City, SD, and not too far from Mount Rushmore, you can take in the historic monument before heading off to camp and explore. Nearby Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park…

Best Camping Sites Near Rapid City, SD (238)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Pactola Reservoir Campground

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    Pactola Reservoir Campground

    31 Reviews
    89 Photos
    200 Saves
    Silver City, South Dakota

    Overview

    This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $28 - $34 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground

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    Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground

    28 Reviews
    149 Photos
    160 Saves
    Hill City, South Dakota

    Overview

    This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Trash

    $28 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park

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    Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park

    38 Reviews
    179 Photos
    381 Saves
    Custer, South Dakota

    Anyone who has camped at Sylvan Lake campground in South Dakota’s Custer State Park knows that Black Hills camping…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Horsethief Lake Campground

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    Horsethief Lake Campground

    28 Reviews
    99 Photos
    278 Saves
    Keystone, South Dakota

    Overview

    Located 10 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Horsethief Lake Campground is a delightful…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Market

    $26 - $28 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Rapid City KOA

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    Rapid City KOA

    20 Reviews
    60 Photos
    57 Saves
    Rapid City, South Dakota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

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    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    108 Reviews
    350 Photos
    1235 Saves
    Wall, South Dakota

    The Wall is a part of Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. It is near The Badlands National Park and is dispersed…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Center Lake Campground — Custer State Park
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    Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground

    20 Reviews
    46 Photos
    124 Saves
    Keystone, South Dakota

    Spokane Creek sits in a valley on 24 picturesque acres just 7 miles south of Keystone.

    Spokane Creek offers a…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park

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    Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park

    24 Reviews
    76 Photos
    126 Saves
    Keystone, South Dakota

    Centrally located in the park along US Hyw 16A near the Visitor Center, Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center,…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 - $55 / night


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