Best Equestrian Camping near Custer, SD

Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground accommodates equestrians with full-hookup sites specifically designed for horse trailers and rigs. Located near Custer, this facility maintains a 5-star rating from visitors who appreciate the combination of RV amenities and horse-friendly features. The campground offers electric, water, and sewer hookups while catering to the needs of traveling riders. Campsites provide ample room for rigs and trailers with areas for horses nearby. Iron Creek Horse Camp in the Black Hills National Forest represents another option for horse campers, with sites that accommodate larger vehicles. The grounds remain quiet and spacious enough for horses, with turkey and deer frequently wandering through the camping areas.

The Black Hills region offers extensive trail riding opportunities accessible from these horse-friendly campgrounds. Iron Creek Horse Camp connects directly to the Black Hills National Forest trail system, providing riders with multiple route options through pine forests and mountain terrain. Most horse campers stay between May and October when trails are clear and facilities are fully operational. The campground's location approximately one mile from the popular Mickelson Trail gives riders additional options for day trips. Campers routinely observe wildlife including deer and wild turkeys while at their sites. Both campgrounds require advance reservations during peak summer months when equestrian sites fill quickly. Proper manure management is expected at all horse camping locations.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Custer, South Dakota (23)

    1. Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park

    42 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    6 miles
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    "This lake is beautiful, its one of my favorite places inside Custer state park. There are a ton of trails, all within easy walking distance. Make sure you pack plenty of water."

    "The campground is just a short walk from the lake and a short drive from everything on the state park and the town of Custer!"

    2. Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    55 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    10 miles
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    "Make the most of your South Dakota vacation by spending it camping. My group tented and had a great time."

    "This is a huge campground with tons of options which is nice, it also is in a great Central location for Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Windcave National Park and Mammouth"

    3. Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

    35 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 255-4515

    "Blue Bell Campground truly captures the essence of a classic camping experience, with its beautiful surroundings and well-maintained facilities."

    "Located in Custer State Park, just a couple miles away from the entrance to the wildlife loop. Lots of great hiking, cycling, and horseback riding in the area, as well as Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Mt."

    4. Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

    24 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    1 mile
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    +1 (605) 673-3600

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    "Turkey and deer walk thru. Has small clean dogpark. Town of Custer has large clean dog park within 2 mile drive. Stayed in 53 FHU 3 nights then moved to 45 W/E as we made reservations late."

    5. Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA

    18 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    3 miles
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    +1 (605) 673-4304

    $60 - $100 / night

    "This campground is a short distance from Custer which has an Ace Hardware, grocery stores and friendly citizens. Crazy Horse and Mt Rushmore are 30 minutes away."

    "KOA doesn’t disappoint, they could widen their left clearance when first coming into the parking lot from the highway."

    6. Rafter J Bar Ranch

    20 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    8 miles
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    +1 (605) 574-2527

    "Within minutes of Mr Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Sylvan Lake, Hill City, and Custer."

    "Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Devil’s Tower. We had a beautiful campsite in the “Ranch” section that had lots of trees and was a fair distance away from our neighbors."

    7. Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground

    6 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    4 miles
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    +1 (605) 673-4471

    "There were lots of horses as Buffalo Roundup was occurring. Good WIFI, clean bathrooms, wide open mountain views and close to Custer State park."

    "One of my favorite parts of this campground was the location. You get a great view of the black hills, wide open sky for start gazing, and it’s close to Custer state park and Custer itself."

    8. Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    5 miles

    "Dispersed Camping off the main road thru Custer State Park that is National Forest. Turn on the road that marks the Bob Marshall Camp. You pass a water treatment area and go thru the gate."

    "We went a bit more off the path by turning right, going up past a water treatment plant and parking near the end of the road. It was secluded and pretty. Lots of coyotes in the area."

    9. Dispersed Camping near Calumet Road

    8 Reviews
    Keystone, SD
    14 miles
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    +1 (605) 673-9200

    "Very close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Rapid City and Hill City. Lake Sheridan was a great place to go cool off. Very dispersed camping. Pack in Pack out. No cell service."

    "The ruts become somewhat steep once the entrance road terminates. There are plenty of spots to set up beforehand, but you might be able to drive around them."

    10. Iron Creek Horse Camp — Black Hills National Forest

    1 Review
    Keystone, SD
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-9200

    $30 / night

    "Beautiful location!"

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  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 5, 2023

    Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA

    Great place to stay a few days

    This campground has just about every thing you might need. It is well maintained. The staff is very gracious. Cafe makes great breakfast.

    Last year they removed one campsite between every other site leaving very spacious sites with vehicle parking.

    This campground is a short distance from Custer which has an Ace Hardware, grocery stores and friendly citizens. Crazy Horse and Mt Rushmore are 30 minutes away.

  • Billy B.
    Aug. 30, 2016

    Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park

    Best campground in Custer State park

    This lake is beautiful, its one of my favorite places inside Custer state park. There are a ton of trails, all within easy walking distance. Make sure you pack plenty of water. Some of the hikes are pretty steep and South Dakota in notorious for fast changing weather. The lake itself can be pretty busy, especially during the weekend. Lot of people swimming and kayaking. Needles highway is a must if your in the area

  • Leasa W.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    Excellent tenting option for vacationing near Mt. Rushmore

    So you're going to Mount Rushmore.... I discovered during my trip to the area June 2015 that hotel rates in the area are very high for what you get & hard to find availability. The solution is to camp! Make the most of your South Dakota vacation by spending it camping. My group tented and had a great time. Keep in mind though for those coming from other areas of the country, South Dakota does experience rain and thunderstorms. Pack and camp accordingly. This campground is nearby many SD attractions, within easy driving distance and minutes of Hill City, Custer, Keystone, Rapid City, Mount Rushmore. There are many options at the campground such as purchasing firewood to renting bikes. Check out KOA's campground map for campground layout. RV hookups, tent sites, heated pools, splash pad, and much more to keep everyone entertained. Remember that this area of South Dakota hosts high volumes of tourists each season, especially summer and during Sturgis Motorcyle Rally. I highly recommend making reservations far in advance!

  • Joe C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2025

    Sheps Canyon Recreation Area

    Spacious Sites

    Nice spacious 50 amp campsites. We camped about 50 feet from the bathhouse which had four separate toilet/shower rooms which were very spacious and very clean. We were able to make the trek further down the reservoir and discovered the off grid sites. These off grid sites were very spacious and waterfront. Further down were equestrian sites with large gravel sites and private horse stalls. There was water available to fill our fifth wheel at the front of the camp where we entered along with a dump site that is not supposed to use this freshwater. We were one minute from the boat ramps. Just be aware that there is an additional fee for state parks in South Dakota. We paid $60 for a nonresident one year pass otherwise it would have been $15 per day park entry fee.

  • Hope H.
    May. 30, 2018

    Black Fox Campground

    Quaint and Cozy Campground!

    Nestled up in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, Black Fox is our 'go to' campground because of how small it is. 8-10 sites that are spread out so you're not right beside other campers. Black Fox has 1 vaulted toilet and every camp site has its own fire pit and picnic table. There is a small creek that runs right behind many of the camp sites so if you feel like doing a little rainbow trout fishing, you can. If your not into fishing, just hop on to your ATV and go explore the many trails that are situated right around the campground. Not only will you be able to enjoy nature, but you will see elk, deer, turkey and if your lucky, a mountain lion!

  • Tammy B.
    Oct. 6, 2023

    Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

    Best campground in the Black Hills SD

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    We were camphosts for the 2023 season.I can't say enough on how Kelly, Steve and his entire family makes sure your well taken care of..they added a second dog park for the little pups, renovated 5 site to give a better camping experience in … More

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    Vacation | Family

    Stayed two nights here and overall a very good experience. Nicely equipped campground with a little shop for necessities. We stayed in a tent site with no electricity. Was a very pretty campground with deer, turkeys, a little play area for … More

    Travis Trussell

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    I can't say enough good things about this campground after staying for 6 nights. The spots are spacious and the hookups are located in a perfect spot to make things easy. Bathrooms and showers are very nice and clean. They have a nice dog … More

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    Houston & Carolynn

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    A very quiet campground. The staff are friendly and I love the showers for they are private little rooms. They have a playground, laundry and these cute little kegs you can stay overnight in. I would recommend this place. The site are very nice. Houston enjoyed the shade and met another friend. … More

    

    

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    Tammy B

    Local Guide·293 reviews·337 photos

    an hour ago

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    We were camphosts for the 2023 season.I can't say enough on how Kelly, Steve and his entire family makes sure your well taken care of..they added a second dog park for the little pups, renovated 5 site to give a better camping experience in those sites. If you need something they are on it..they have the best options for camping.. cabins, teepees, barrel kegs, tent, electric tent, w/e 30 amp, 30 amp full h/hu, 50 amp f/hu, and big rig sites..they have worked endlessly to supply you with the best experience. The campground is not your typical parking lot camping..each site is individually unique..it was made around hills, tons of shade trees,and rock formations. Each site is as level as possible. Restroom are individual with shower sink and toilet.. they are very clean. There is a fort playground for the kids that's fantastic. There is a pavilion that can be used for family gatherings. Several reunions are hosted every year..You will have local wildlife visit daily including deer and turkeys. In the spring the new fawns and chick turkeys are born and are adorable. They are centralized to all attractions..perfect location to everything. The several clients that have been repeat customers for years..staying for 6 to 8 weeks..that speaks for it self..everybody loves it. It's very quiet, the store has everything you need. Michelson trail is approximately 1 mile away which can be walked or ride bikes the 114 miles through the mountains. The hospital is 1 mile away. If your in the area, and you need an excellent place to stay..at the best price.. this is where you want to be.. It's very family friendly including your dogs and cats.

  • G
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground

    Great camp site even if you don't have a horse

    We enjoyed our stay at this well run clean campground. There were lots of horses as Buffalo Roundup was occurring. Good WIFI, clean bathrooms, wide open mountain views and close to Custer State park. Plan on  some horse poop in your hiking boots treads  and enjoy.

  • Rebekah S.
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground

    Favorite BY FAR

    This place is gorgeous, clean, friendly, and serene. We stayed a total of 5 nights and enjoyed it very much. The sites are nice, long pull-thrus with full hookups. There are cabins, an inn, and tent sites as well. The laundry facilities, bathrooms, and showers are all extremely clean and EVERYTHING WORKS!

    One of my favorite parts of this campground was the location. You get a great view of the black hills, wide open sky for start gazing, and it’s close to Custer state park and Custer itself. Only an hour from Rapid City. While having the feeling of being completely away from everything you have everything you could need 4 miles away.

    Our kids looooved it here. There’s a great play ground and plenty of room to run around. We don’t have horses but seeing them come in and out of camp was a lot of fun.

  • Carrie C.
    May. 18, 2021

    Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA

    We love KOA’s

    This KOA is similar to many others, offering showers/toilets/laundry/etc. Super close to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and more! Custer SP is amazing and should be a stop to everyone who drives through SD. Friendly staff and clean facilities.


Guide to Custer

Horse camping in South Dakota offers a unique blend of scenic trails and well-equipped facilities, making it a perfect getaway for equestrian enthusiasts.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample amenities for horses

  • The Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground features spacious, level sites with full hookups and pristine horse stalls, ensuring a comfortable stay for both campers and their horses.
  • At Willow Creek Horse Camp, visitors can enjoy a peaceful environment with easy access to trails, making it ideal for horseback riding adventures.
  • Iron Creek Horse Camp offers a rustic experience with vault toilets and beautiful surroundings, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park provides a dog park and spacious sites, making it a family-friendly option for those traveling with horses.
  • The Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA is known for its well-maintained facilities and proximity to local attractions, ensuring a convenient stay for horse campers.
  • High Country Guest Ranch offers a variety of activities and amenities, making it a great base for exploring the Black Hills with your horse.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Custer, SD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Custer, SD is Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 42 reviews.

What is the best site to find equestrian camping near Custer, SD?

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