A wooded mountain setting and a mix of accommodation types define Custer Mountain Cabins and Campground, a small privately operated property open May through November in the Black Hills outside Custer, South Dakota. The campground runs a range of options from tent sites to sleeping cabins to full-size cabins, with full hookup sites featuring 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections and a maximum RV length of 65 feet. Tent campers have dedicated sites, including more remote walk-in spots for those willing to carry gear a short distance.
Staff responsiveness comes up consistently across reviews. The washrooms and shower house draw repeated mention for being kept clean, and the on-site volunteers and owners are described as attentive and helpful, including one instance where staff offered a mini cabin to guests after their tent flooded in a heavy rainstorm. "Small campground nestled in the mountains," notes Brooke T., who also points out that public land behind the grounds has mica and quartz in the hillsides, making it a draw for rock hounds. A small playground is on-site for families, and reviewers mention occasional live music.
Road access has a rough-access warning, so towing rigs should plan accordingly. Some road noise is audible during the day, though reviewers report quieter conditions at night. The campground sits within easy reach of Custer State Park, and nearby properties like American Presidents Cabins Campground & Resort and Bearded Buffalo Resort give visitors additional options in the corridor. Campers who want a smaller, staffed base for exploring the Black Hills will find this property a practical fit.
Description
Custer Mountain Cabins and Campground is conveniently located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 1.5 miles east of the City of Custer and 2 miles west of Custer State Park on Highway 16A.
RV sites with full hook-ups are carved out of the Ponderosa pine forest and well shaded.
Tent sites range from those being very close to the shower and laundry facilities and some being in remote wilderness sites.
Rough-hewn log cabins sleep from 4 people to 14 people. There is a cabin for almost any group size and price range. All kitchen utensils and linens are provided with the exception of the camper cabins.
Map & DirectionsCuster Mountain Cabins and Campground is located in South Dakota near Custer
RV ParkDirections
From jct US 16/385 & US 16A: Go 2 mi E on US 16A.
Address
12503 US Highway 16A
Custer, SD 57730
Coordinates
43.76868803371994 N
103.55887855728503 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/12/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 48 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 3 min from Casper, WY
- 3 hrs 49 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs 25 min from Fort Collins, CO
