Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Custer National Forest, SD is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Custer National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Custer National Forest camping trip.
"It’s a quiet campground, close to the highway, serviceable. Would definitely stay again!!"
$45 / night
"Beautiful, easy drive in if the weather's fair. You can drive right up to the lookout and pack your equipment up the stairs."
RangerFree National Forest campground in Custer National Forest. Sites include large picnic table and fire ring. Pit toilets available for use. The campground is right off of 212 about 6 miles east of the town of Ashland. We were just passing through for the night and this offered a quick, convenient place to crash. There is a fair amount of road noise due to the close proximity of the road. Campground is popular on the weekends but we had no problem finding a site.
RangerThis place is great. Coming from the small town of Ashland you'll follow a well-maintained gravel road all the way to the site. If they don't plow it in winter, good luck, but I had no issues in late September. No 4WD needed.
Three sites in a wooded area with pretty solid views because the area around the campground must have burned not too long ago - dead trees everywhere, so no foliage blocking the horizon. Fire pits, a bathroom, and tables. Hammock lovers, you'll be in good shape. Plenty of wood around you can harvest. With Verizon I had a weak cell signal. You won't be streaming Netflix here but you can check email, etc. There's a cabin right down the way that also appears to be rentable so you might have neighbors there. Did hear what sounded like hunting in the distance so if you want to go exploring or have a pet, might want to wear something loud and give your pooch a bright bandana.
Yes, three sites is very small but the surrounding area looks to have dispersed camping going on, although it is in active pasture land so you might find yourself waking up to curious cows.
Wonderfully quiet. Easy to get in and out. Well spaced sites that are free and serve their purpose perfectly. What more can you ask for? Check my photos and videos and see for yourself! Highly recommended!
TravelerI had been driving for 10 hours and when I got there the sun was setting I was pretty tired and stiff from the drive and I bet my dog was to. So I got there and I found a nice spot pretty far from the toilet so I walked my dog there and walked around the trails which are very nice and neat by the way. I was almost expecting it to be too crowded because of how nice it was and it was memorial day weekend but seemed to have lots of available space. I didn't have any firewood with me but I found plenty of sticks and kindling from the surrounding area on the ground nice and dry and had no trouble starting a fire where I brewed cacao. And gave thanks to God for finding this lovely sanctuary! That night was clear and I watched the Stars. I have never seen so many stars! even from my farm house in the middle of nowhere. It was a pretty spiritual experience I had a good night's rest because I did not have rowdy neighbors or hardly any neighbors at all! That morning I packed my garbage gear and I went on continue my journey.♥️♥️
GuideMaybe 10 sites total in a vacant lot next to a run down laundromat in a seedy looking trailer park. Chickens running all over. At least my dog had fun chasing them.
Two of the sites were flooded. The maintenance guy wandered around later in the day and I mentioned it, he said the owner didn't want to spend the money to fix the busted water pipes. That pretty much sums up this place. They got an extra star because the (filthy) shower, believe it or not, had softened water.
Stayed here one night passing through. Set up the security cameras and kept the pistol on the nightstand.
LegendI was looking to split up the drive on my trip and found this perfect stopover with a classic Montana feel. It’s an unexpected find on a long straight road but I’m so glad that we stopped. A ranger happened to be cutting the grass when we arrived. She was very helpful - I was nervous about the rattlesnake warning. She said she hasn’t seen one this year but watch out for poison ivy (and it was hidden in the brush). She pointed us to a good site and went about her work.
14 campsites in 2 loops with 3 vault toilets. There is also a picnic area if you just want a lunch spot. The loops gave our dog the perfect amount of walking before wanting a water break just when we got back to the site. We didn’t find much else here other than peacefulness.
Each site has the biggest picnic table I’ve seen. They are 12 feet long! Pine trees provide some shade so pick the right place. Our site looks like we will get shade at the end on the night and early morning. It is free of nearby poison ivy so ‘thanks for watching out for our dog, ranger!’
Everything is so well maintained. The views are perfect. The breeze keeps us cool.
A stay here doesn’t even cost you - it’s free! I thought we would have the place to ourselves but a couple on holiday from England joined us for both nights. It’s that great of a find.
GuideHas a couple nice level spots. It's way off the beaten path. Tried fishing for trout that are supposedly stocked in the pond but no luck. More of a swimming hole. Could be a nice spot away from everyone and some trails to ride on.
ScoutUnfortunately a forest fire bordering the campground has led to it being nearly unusable. Maintenance is minimal.
RangerNice little (and free) campground right off of the highway. Sites were mostly level. There are 2 loops, one which is right next to the road, and the other away a bit. Vault toilets. No trash pickup. No water.
GuideWe stayed for a couple of days while hunting antelope. It’s a quiet campground, close to the highway, serviceable. Would definitely stay again!!
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