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$24 - $45 / night
"This campground is centrally locates to some great activities in South Dakota. We made day trips to visit the Badlands, Wall Drug Store, Wind Cave and Mount Rushmore."
"Passing through South Dakota rests a very unique park unlike any other you will find. "
"Clean, quiet campground tucked away in the beautiful Black Hills"
"Close proximity to Hot Springs. There were other campers that were quite noisy at night well after quiet time."
"Blue Bell Campground truly captures the essence of a classic camping experience, with its beautiful surroundings and well-maintained facilities."
"This is closest to the southern entrance. We had bison herds South of us and North. We never managed to make it East where the long trail is, which seems to be known for wildlife."
"Nice walk ways all around the lake. Clean, clear water that is good for riding on the boat, tubing, and kayaking."
"Great access to the lake, beautiful views of the sunset. Clean showers and sights. There are a lot of bugs, so be prepared. Would definitely stay here again."
$26 - $55 / night
"This campground is open year round and is located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Features cabin, camper, and tent sites."
"We were at Game Lodge campground site 36, which was right next to a little creek. At night, we could hear the water running and it was so calming."
$18 / night
"Campground Review: This location is great if you are looking to be close to Hot Springs, Wind Cave, and Custer State park. It is located just north of town and just South of Wind Cave’s entrance."
"Walked around lake and it was beautiful. So quiet and peaceful. Wish we stayed more nights! Dumpsters, restrooms, fire rings and nice grass. You gotta stay here!"
$25 - $130 / night
"They are far enough away from the tent sites to create good space.
Tent sites: There is a large group site across from the shower house."
"Close to town and near a peaceful stream.. Owner is very nice."
$20 / night
"The lake is cool and quiet, tucked away in the center of Custer park. Several trails and tons of fishing spots. There are vaulted toilets and a shower house."
"I planned my trip too late to stay at Sylvan Lake campground, but wanted to be near the Needles Highway since that was the reason this park was on my itinerary."
$30 / night
"Campground Review:
The Stockade Lake North Campground is located just inside the west entrance to Custer State Park in Custer, South Dakota."
"There is a nice walking path that drops down to the lake from the south part of the campground. I literally walked across the road from SN33E and stepped on the trail to walk my dogs."
$38 - $57 / night
"It’s close to town (we biked to explore the beautiful town, parks, mammoth exhibit, and farmers market) campground is gorgeous, with a sweet little private lake that’s great for a swim."
"Good places to sit and enjoy the sunrise over the ridge, nice walk around the pond with water so clear you can see the bottom 12 ft down and watch the fish like you're at Bass Pro."
TravelerWe enjoyed this place. Nice wide spots and drive through for easy setup.
Vicky is an excellent host. Thanks.
GuideNot only is this state campground cheaper than other RV parks in the area, it is just a nice park. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Camp hosts are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
GuideOverall this would be a nice place to stay for a couple days if it’s not turned into a ginormous mud puddle after some rain. There’s dog poop left on sites, the showers are filthy due to ventilation not working properly and the “cells”, as I like to call them now, are not being kept with an open door between people showering, to let the tiny room vent. The walls, bench and ceilings are vet, dripping down on you while you get undressed/dressed. There’s mold in every crevice and the bench, which I’m assuming is there for you to place your items, is soaked so you’ll end up having to either get your stuff wet or dry with whatever you can find before placing your items down. The door is dripping wet also, so if you think of hanging up your towels… they’ll be pre soaked before you dry off. Some sites aren’t covered in gravel much, so you’ll be stepping in lots of mud puddles, trying to get in and out your rig. They’re doing some construction right now, not sure if they’ll fix the shower situation.
GuideRoad follows a creek with plenty of easily accessible spots.
GuideThe location by the road has a pull-through and could fit a decent size camper. Get there early as it's taken most nights . The road leading up the hill has been washed out, but I was able to make it up and down relatively easy with a 2wd Tacoma. I filled in some of the worst holes to help. Top spot has an amazing view and rock fire pit.
RangerI enjoyed a few days up here. Really pretty mountain views, easy roads and the trees are spread out enough for solar/starlink. Be prepared for some snow, even in late May. I didn't see any obvious campsites, but lots of level areas to choose from.
GPS: 43.7633292, -103.7281010
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GuideFr202 turn uphill but not muddy.. on right .. wind n storm but good camping.. quite..not much traffic after dark..
GuideDrove right to it.. backed into spot.. lot of trees n hill on one side.. not very level.. but do able.. quite , dark.. it rained so getting out was a mess.. the road to gravel is dirt, so muddy mess going out.. I have AWD.
Camping near Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Buffalo Gap, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 158 campgrounds and RV parks near Buffalo Gap, SD and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Buffalo Gap, SD is Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 42 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Buffalo Gap, SD.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Buffalo Gap, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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