Best Camping near Camp Crook, SD
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Best Camping Sites Near Camp Crook, SD (12)
1. Picnic Spring Campground
Reva, South Dakota12 Reviews•28 Photos•28 SavesA campground with 8 sites located in the North Cave Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District near Ludlow, SD.__Camp sites: 8Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 14 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Reva Gap Campground
Reva, South Dakota10 Reviews•33 Photos•98 SavesA campground with 8 sites located in the Slim Buttes Unit near the Castles National Natural Landmark, one of two on the Sioux Ranger District. The campground is within commuting distance to Buffalo, SD.__Camp sites: 8Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 14 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
3. Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
Ekalaka, Montana7 Reviews•15 Photos•42 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
4. Ekalaka Park Campground
Ekalaka, Montana2 Reviews•9 SavesCampground with 7 sites and two day use picnic sites near Ekalaka on the Ekalaka Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District.Accessible Facilities:ToiletTrash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 16 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Wickham Gulch Campground
Be the first to review!Camp Crook, South Dakota•5 SavesA small campground with only two sites, and day use picnic area, located on the Long Pines Unit, Sioux Ranger District.__Camp sites: 2Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 16 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
- Tents
- Toilets
- Alcohol
6. Lantis Spring Campground
Be the first to review!Camp Crook, South DakotaA campground with five camp sites, and three day use picnic sites, located in the Long Pines Unit, Sioux Ranger District__Camp sites: 5Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 16 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
- Tents
7. North Shore Bowman Haley Lake
Hettinger, North Dakota1 Review•4 Photos•3 SavesThis recreation area is part of Bowman Haley Lake
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$5 - $15 / night
9. Macnab Pond
Be the first to review!Ekalaka, Montana•1 SaveFamily Picnic and day use fishing pond on the Ekalaka Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District. Camp sites: Dispersed Camping Accessible Facilities: Toilet Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No Information: Sioux District Office Box 37, Main & First Camp Crook, SD 57724 (605) 797-4432
- Tents
- Toilets
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Picnic Spring Campground
28 Saves
A campground with 8 sites located in the North Cave Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District near Ludlow, SD.__Camp sites: 8Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 14 day stay limit.Information:Sioux District OfficeBox 37, Main & FirstCamp Crook, SD 57724(605) 797-4432
- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
42 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
North Shore Bowman Haley Lake
3 Saves
This recreation area is part of Bowman Haley Lake
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
$5 - $15 / night
Recent Reviews in Camp Crook
32 Reviews of 12 Camp Crook Campgrounds
- mmark J.
Guide
Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
Couple of nights under the stars
We spent a couple of nights in our 22’ trailer over July 4th weekend. We were very lucky to find one site left. Very basic sites and a little uneven so you will want blocks to level up. There is water at the gate but it’s a hand pump with no way of attaching a hose to fill a camper so I would bring water. Lovely spot if you want peace and tranquility, that sky at night is something else!
- L
Leslie B.
Ranger
Picnic Spring Campground
Lovely and peaceful
Free campground in SD, not WY. Most sites are well separated. Most have picnic tables. Came over 4th of July and there were only 5 other campers when I left. Several piles of wood available for firewood (resulted from clearing trees); you will need to split it, however. Sites has been mowed for fire mitigation which also resulted in nice "lawns". I stayed in 1st on the right. It was more exposed to wind and rain, but I preferred the layout. Other sites are more protected.
- LLeslie B.Ranger
Reva Gap Campground
Quiet and free
This campground used to be on The Dyrt. I re-added it. Stayed in 2023. No water. No electricity . Well spaced sites. Vault toilets
- LLeslie B.Ranger
Reva Gap Campground
Neat formations
Free camping in Custer Gallatin NF. No water, no trash collection. Many sites are really private with long driveways. Not all had tables and/or fire pits. Only a couple other campers there. Good views of The Castle which is part of Slim Buttes. Bathrooms needed some attention. Lots of flies. There is a map of campsites at entry off of SD20.
Kim H.GuidePicnic Spring Campground
Great boondock site
Wonderful area with sites far enough apart you don't have to see your neighbors. Most sites are taken as of a Friday afternoon in July but we still found a few available. Wonderful views!
- DDavid B.Ranger
Picnic Spring Campground
A dream campsite that is free!
I stayed there in mid-September for 2 nights. This is first come-first served. You can not reserve a site. With this in mind, I made the trip from Medora on a Tuesday morning and I arrived around noon. I gambled that the people who came in for the week-end would be gone and the ones who were coming for the next week-end would not be there for another day or two.
The 10 sites are spacious: it’s hard to see any other campers from your site. There are no amenities here except for very clean pit toilets. No water, no electricity, no dump stations and no dumpsters for trash. Every site has a cooking style fire ring, picnic table and ample room to park more than one vehicle.
But there is an abundance of solitude, beauty and a deer and elk. As they say in Texas . . . “The stars shine bright at night”.
- LLeslie B.Ranger
Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
Beautiful sunset
Interesting park and campground. Almost like boondocking. Sites were numbered but it was sometimes hard to see where you should park. Sites were not really level. No trash pickup. Water pump at entrance. Trails were all over and around the cool formations.
- TTyler
ScoutEkalaka Park Campground
Not active
Unfortunately a forest fire bordering the campground has led to it being nearly unusable. Maintenance is minimal.
Matthew S.GuideReva Gap Campground
Quiet and private
This campground is amazing. The geological formations around us are beautiful, and this place is isolated. Granted, I am here on a weeknight, but there are only two other groups camping here. The campsites are spread out so you get tons of privacy.
- Daphne D.Guide
Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
Quiet, mysterious place!
Beautiful park off the beaten path. The rocks are fascinating, the sites are shaded and quiet. Very few services, so bring your own firewood and water (there's a pump near the entrance, but it's tricky). No electric at most of the campsites. The pit toilets were clean and well maintained, and there is a camp host on duty (although he kept to himself unless we needed him). We were hoping for good stargazing, but it was too cloudy--the night sky is very dark, though, so I'm sure it would be breathtaking on a clear night.
- Caryl D.
TravelerReva Gap Campground
Unique and beautiful
Yes, it is out of the way which makes it all the more desirable. This is a very private camping area with great access to vault bathroom facilities. Accessible It is an outcropping of rock, buttes and ponderosa forest with spectacular views of distant grazing land. It is quiet, remote and rustic. Bring your own water.
- SScherry D.Traveler
North Shore Bowman Haley Lake
Beautiful Campground, Campsites Need Repairs
This COE campground is leased to Bowman Water Board, to reserve a campsite with electric, $15, is https:/bowmannd.com/plan- your- trip/camping/ Marina manager: 701-206-0161 Marina landline: 701-275-6316
There is some question whether this COE Campground will honor America the Beautiful Senior Pass 50% discount since it's now leased to a private entity.
Primitive sites are on a first-come basis, $5, are much prettier and more private!
The electric campsites are not attractive, or level, and my first electric campsite #26, which was quite a distance beyond the marina, had a faulty electric, minimal Verizon signal and no privacy. I had to move to an electric campsite adjacent to the marina, not attractive either but had full Verizon signal strength. Also, the original campsite had a mercury vapor light that blinked non-stop ALL night long. As I understand, there is no water available near the campsite away from the marina.
Although the campsites need repairs, the roads throughout the campground are in excellent condition. Most electric campsites have a picnic table, grill, fire ring or a burnt area where people have campfires directly on the ground. Note: campfires are certainly not warranted at this time, the grasses are extremely dry and it's windy, strong chance of wildfire.
Don't count on swimming in Bowman Haley Lake, signs posted stating the water may contain blue green algae that can be harmful to humans and pets. (Actually, blue green algae has killed a number of pets causing them to experience convulsions and die quickly.) Blue green algae is easily seen along the shoreline. See pic.
Oh, and the flies and mosquitoes!!
Beware, if you are traveling with pets, there are small cactus throughout the grasslands and ticks.
Beyond the marina is a dump site with non-potable water to rinse tanks, a fresh potable water faucet to refill freshwater tanks, and a bathhouse with a flush toilet and a shower. The Marina has a Sunday brunch from 9 - 11:00 a.m. and serves breakfast and lunch the other days, plus beer and wine.
My initial reaction to the campground was negative due to electrical problems. However, I have since changed my mind, the surrounding areas are quite beautiful. Also, I had 4G/LTE 5 bars but that depends on where you are in the campground.
- FFrancesGuide
Picnic Spring Campground
Wonderful remote campground
We absolutely loved our stay at this campground! We arrived on Saturday, July 3rd and were very surprised to find most of the sites empty!
Good place to get away from fireworks, if you have an anxious dog.
Limited shade during those hot summer days.
The scenery is spectacular and offers cross country hiking for the adventurous. Awesome sunrise if you take a 10 minute walk.
Coming in from the north on Cox Road, it's a 3 mile drive on well maintained gravel road. Easily feasible with our 26 ft RV.
- Larry E.Traveler
Picnic Spring Campground
Hidden gem
4th of July weekend and I can't see or hear my neighbors. Beautiful pines and sandstone cliffs surround the campsite
- Julie D.Traveler
Picnic Spring Campground
Beautiful!
I loved the calm peacefulness of this campground. Only thing missing on our site was a picnic table. Enjoy the walks and hikes around the area.
Abby M.
LegendReva Gap Campground
So peaceful
Such a quiet campground! There looks to be about 10 official spots? 6 with gravel back ins. There is 1 pull through spot. The official spots have a metal fire ring and picnic table. There are 4 vault toilets spaced out throughout the campground which is nice! They aren’t being cleaned at this time but still being stocked with TP. Extremely peaceful and not frequently used. During my 3 night stay, I had 1-2 campers I was sharing the campground with. There’s a nice picnic area at the entrance. There’s also an electric outlet up front if you need to charge something, with a donation box. I had 2 bars of LTE via ATT basically anywhere before the first camping loop. After that, 1 bar of 4G. Saw a forest ranger drive through one day. I’d definitely stay again and it’s free!
- Danis O.Scout
Picnic Spring Campground
What a fund
Using this app I came across this Campground. I cannot believe it was not when we got here at 1:30. We had our pick of a dozen sites. There is no one else within 1/3 of a mile.
There is around 7 miles of gravel road to go up. But we were on street motorcycles and had no problem.
Note the nearest groceries or any store for that mater is 25 miles away in either direction on Route 85. There is no potable water but there is a spring where you can water to boil. They don’t test it so you are using it at your own risk.
Dead quiet. Beautiful surroundings. Clean. Pit toilets are not smelly.
- Brenda R.Traveler
Picnic Spring Campground
Picnic Springs Area
Very Nice Primitive Campground!
- DDavid P.Guide
Reva Gap Campground
Nice Forest Service Campgroumd
Small campground most sites are private the vault toilets were very clean and the campground was quiet. Easy access and not far from Buffalo SD for gas and or other supplies. Very pretty scenery. We used it as a stop over on the way to the black hills and will do so for future trips
- UnnamedAdventuresRanger
Picnic Spring Campground
Excellently maintained campground and great for boon-docking
This is one of the best National Forest campgrounds that we have been to. All of the 8 sites are very spread out and unique on their own. There is an abundance of wild life along with some great bluff views. The campground is very well maintained and well cared for. There are 2 vault toilets and now other extra amenities near the campsites. There is a water supply you can use but the water must be treated. You can stay a max of 14 days. We highly recommend this campground!
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- Jacob D.Guide
Picnic Spring Campground
Secluded
Pretty sketchy to find but very nice and the forest around is sweet. While I was here in May I saw deer and elk. Stayed here twice, once in May when there were no other visitors and once in August when there were only a few others.
- DDonna E.Guide
Reva Gap Campground
Quiet and beautiful
We stayed Wednesday and Thursday nights before the 4th of July. It's a beautiful, well kept no fee campground. A not difficult path leads you upward to a beautiful view of The Castles formation in the Slim Buttes. We will stay here again.
- Cindy A.Scout
Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
this is back to nature at it's finest!
If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. It is remote, secluded, and beautiful. If you are looking for peace and quiet, it's definitely available here! There isn't "much" to do...if you're looking for swimming pools, golf courses, yada yada...but if you just want to camp in one of the prettiest places on earth, this is it.
- LLindsay R.Traveler
Picnic Spring Campground
Beautiful views
Great place to stay. Very quiet. Sites were large and not many people around.
- Talia D.Scout
Medicine Rocks State Park Campground
I love this campground!
This campground is secluded! A couple of short trails. Nice camp spots. A couple of outhouses. No running water, BUT there is fresh spring water at the entrance of the park! Close enough to Baker, you can stop by during the day and grab a couple of brews at Old Skool Brewing!
- AJ L.Scout
Ekalaka Park Campground
steep terrain makes it secluded
the park is just north of the town in a small forested area. water and a pIt toIlet are available. camping spots are very few but well spaced and comfortable for tents.
- MMary B.Scout
Reva Gap Campground
Clean
Be ready to dry camp
Guide to Camp Crook
Camping near Camp Crook, South Dakota, offers a unique experience surrounded by stunning landscapes and a peaceful atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or an adventure in nature, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Exploring: The area is perfect for hiking. Many campers enjoy the cross-country hiking opportunities available at Picnic Spring Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The scenery is spectacular and offers cross country hiking for the adventurous."
- Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for deer and elk. A camper at Reva Gap Campground noted, "The geological formations around us are beautiful, and this place is isolated."
- Fishing and Boating: If you enjoy water activities, Rocky Point Recreation Area is a great spot. One visitor shared, "The campground was large, so it was easy to roll in and find a site without a reservation."
What campers like:
- Privacy: Campers appreciate the spacious sites at Picnic Spring Campground. A review stated, "Most sites are well separated. Most have picnic tables."
- Peaceful Atmosphere: Many enjoy the tranquility of the area. One camper said, "This campground is amazing. The campsites are spread out so you get tons of privacy" at Reva Gap Campground.
- Natural Beauty: The stunning views and natural surroundings are a big hit. A visitor at Medicine Rocks State Park Campground remarked, "The rocks are fascinating, the sites are shaded and quiet."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Many campgrounds, like Reva Gap Campground, have no water or electricity. A camper mentioned, "No water, no electricity. Well spaced sites."
- First-Come, First-Served: Sites at places like Picnic Spring Campground are first-come, first-served. One visitor shared, "This is first come-first served. You cannot reserve a site."
- Wildlife Caution: While wildlife is a highlight, it's important to be cautious. A camper at Rocky Point Recreation Area noted, "Ground was so parched-grass do dry that it hurts pooch to walk on it."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Spacious Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with plenty of space for kids to play. A reviewer at Picnic Spring Campground said, "Came over 4th of July and there were only 5 other campers when I left."
- Plan for Limited Shade: Be prepared for hot summer days. One camper mentioned, "Limited shade during those hot summer days" at Picnic Spring Campground.
- Bring Your Own Supplies: Since many campgrounds lack amenities, it's wise to pack extra supplies. A visitor at Reva Gap Campground advised, "Bring your own water."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have gravel roads. A reviewer at Rocky Point Recreation Area noted, "It's a 3-mile drive on a well-maintained gravel road."
- Look for Level Sites: Finding a level site can make your stay more comfortable. A camper at Medicine Rocks State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites were not really level."
- Enjoy the Views: Many campgrounds offer beautiful views. A visitor at Twin Butte Campground said, "Surrounded by lush farmland. Best well water for drinking."
Camping near Camp Crook, South Dakota, provides a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Camp Crook, SD?
According to TheDyrt.com, Camp Crook, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 12 campgrounds and RV parks near Camp Crook, SD and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Camp Crook, SD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Camp Crook, SD is Picnic Spring Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 12 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Camp Crook, SD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Camp Crook, SD.
What parks are near Camp Crook, SD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Camp Crook, SD that allow camping, notably Custer National Forest and Devils Tower National Monument.