Reservations are available and recommended at Deadwood KOA, a full-hookup campground sitting in the Black Hills just down the road from Deadwood's historic district. The property runs from late April through early October, with electric, water, and sewer hookups for RVs up to 50 feet, plus cabin rentals for those who want a roof overhead. Pets are allowed throughout.
The campground is compact. Tent sites are small and closely spaced, and the upper level presents real maneuvering challenges for large vehicles. Campers with oversized trucks or trailers should plan to back in or park at the far end of the cabin row to avoid blocking neighbors. Despite the tight layout, the grounds draw consistent praise for cleanliness, particularly the bathrooms and showers. Jo Jo N. sums up the recurring sentiment: "friendly staff, nice bathroom, very clean."
The standout practical feature is the trolley to downtown Deadwood, which runs on the hour for $1 each way. It removes the need to park in town during busy event weekends, which matters given how crowded the campground itself can get during those periods. A pool and hot tub round out the on-site amenities. Campers exploring the Black Hills who want other options can browse campgrounds near Lead or consider nearby sites like Whistler Gulch Campground & RV Park to the southeast.
This campground is a practical base for RVers and cabin campers visiting Deadwood, particularly those who plan to spend time in town rather than on the trail.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12
Map & DirectionsDeadwood KOA is located in South Dakota near Lead
Directions
From North jct US-85 & US-14 A: Go 1-1/2 mi SW on US-14 A.
Coordinates
44.37079087 N
103.75440028 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- 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 21 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 14 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs 33 min from Bismarck, ND







