Situated a few miles southwest of camping spots near Rapid City, Happy Holiday RV Resort sits within reach of the Black Hills region's main draws, including Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. The resort operates year-round and accommodates rigs up to 54 feet, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer at each site.
Site conditions vary noticeably depending on placement. Some spots have tree cover, while others are fully exposed, which can make a significant difference on hot summer days when temperatures climb and shade becomes a deciding factor. Sites run close together, so campers expecting separation between neighbors will want to set expectations accordingly. Pull-through availability makes maneuvering large rigs straightforward, and staff have been noted for actively guiding arrivals and spotting during setup.
Amenities include clean restrooms, showers, WiFi, and a dump station. Jim M. describes "clean bathrooms and showers that worked great," and multiple reviewers confirm the hookups functioned reliably. The bath houses are older and have drawn some calls for updates, so campers with expectations for modern facilities should factor that in. Nearby alternatives include Black Hills RV Park and TeePee Campground & RV Park for those comparing options in the corridor. Pets are welcome, reservations are available, and the location works well as a base for day trips across the region.
Map & DirectionsHappy Holiday RV Resort is located in South Dakota near Rapid City
Directions
From jct I-90 (exit 61) & US 16 Truck/Hwy 79: Go 9 mi S and W on US 16 Truck, then 3 mi W on US 16.
Address
8990 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57701
Coordinates
43.99056211 N
103.26884528 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
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
- 9 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 48 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 25 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs 49 min from Bismarck, ND






