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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

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Map & DirectionsDeadwood KOA is located in South Dakota near Lead

Detail location of campground
Private Campground

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

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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park 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

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Numerous guests pointed out the exceptionally clean facilities and friendly staff as major strengths. Several campers noted concerns about cramped tent sites, though cabin accommodations received praise. The $1 trolley service to Deadwood was commonly appreciated.

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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2026

Near Deadwood

Campground is carved out of a narrow niche in the hills. The campground has two tiers with very small spots which feels crowded. Steep slope up to second tier. Despite claims, no views. A couple of small dog runs but no other place to walk dog. Bathrooms/showers were fine. But campground is near Deadwood (2 miles)

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Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2023

KOA Deadwood Saved the Day!

Our initially reserved campground nearby was sketchy, so we called KOA Deadwood at 4:30 hoping for a last minute reservation (even though the app said they were full). Dana, the host, set us up with their last available site and was super kind allowing us to pay upon arrival since our cell phone signal was bad. We were immediately impressed by the grounds which included a trolley to downtown Deadwood, a wandering donkey, and the cleanest private bathrooms. Would highly recommend anyone looking to stay in the Black Hills area stay here!

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Deadwood KOA by Saarah P., September 22, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2022

Cozzy getaway

We have stayed at this location twice (have gotten the same cabin actually) when Deadwood is having events. Only downside to this is that on the upper level it’s more for smaller vehicles if your staying in a cabin. When you get big vehicles it’s a bit harder to maneuver around. My husband and I both have very large vehicles and we have to either park all the way at the end of the cabins or back in as close to the cabin as we can so that other vehicles are able to get out. We have been told we can request cabins, I think that we may do this next time. The cabin we stayed in does have an amazing view and I absolutely love that about it. The hosts are very nice and the bathrooms are very clean.

Sitek10
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Deadwood KOA by Rachael R., July 13, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2021

Nice place to camp

Overall it was a good experience. It's a pretty small campground down the road from deadwood. You can take the bus into deadwood.

Sitecabin
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021

Awesome

Great place.. friendly staff, nice bathroom, very clean. Trolley to town a plus. Beautiful scenery.

Sitecabin 3
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2019

Clean and convenient

Nice little KOA. The trolley to townruns on the hour, it cost $1. Best deal in town. Fun little pool for the kids.

  • Review photo of Deadwood KOA by Brian W., July 18, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Good spot

We actually stayed in a cabin on this night as we were very tired from our travels and just wanted to enjoy the town. It was very neat, clean and family friendly.

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

tents are tight

there are very tiny spots cut out for all but one tent site (50.) we had to park in front of the area to set up our tiny two person tent. however, there is a trolley to deadwood and it’s only $1 so it saves tremendously on hotel fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Deadwood KOA have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Deadwood KOA has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Deadwood KOA?

Deadwood KOA allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Deadwood KOA?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Deadwood KOA, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Deadwood KOA have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Deadwood KOA does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Deadwood KOA?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.